For two of us, this film was deeply inspiring. For one of us, this film was simply not it.
Nyad is a 2023 American biographical sports drama about swimmer Diana Nyad’s attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida, starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster.
In this episode we address the controversy of the athlete’s cheating and conclude that people need to GET A LIFE. We give serious props to the filmmakers who are legends in the world of sports documentary. But despite their credentials we question some of their filmmaking choices. Is it too cheesy? Letterboxd hate it, Rotten Tomatoes love it. We’re the same- it’s a hung jury.
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Frank Film Club is the club for lovers and makers of film. From shots and dialogue to casting and score, we unpack little-known indies, box office smashes, documentaries, foreign language and everything in between. Hosted by actor and producer, Maisie Williams, casting director Hannah Marie Williams, and filmmaker and producer, Lowri Roberts. Come and join us as we navigate the mad world of film.
Chapters
0:00 - Film intro + catch up
4:10 - Initial thoughts
11:27 - The filmmakers sports documentary background
16:50 - Controversy around the film
25:15 - Involvement of the real people in the film
26:13 - The performances
31:29 - The flashback sequences
33:06 - Box office figures
34:30 - Letterboxd reviews
37:17 - What’s next for the filmmakers?
39:12 - Final thoughts
17 авг 2024