‘25. debut competition
2024 | USA | 89’by India Donaldson
GOOD ONE
On a weekend trip to the Catskills, 17-year-old Sam navigates the egos of her father and his old friend. Donaldson’s debut blends poetic storytelling with humor, exploring the complexities of teenage girlhood and the tension between the men. Lily Collias’ subtle performance perfectly captures Sam’s discomfort, while the cinematography emphasises the landscape’s contrast to the mounting emotional friction. A social study propelled by ‘the wild’.
This film is preceded by a short: Sauna Day by Anna Hints & Tushar Prakash | eco shorts competition | Dutch premiere | 2024 | Estonia | 13’
Two Southern Estonian men share an intimate connection in this steamy, sensual follow-up to the documentary hit Smoke Sauna Sisterhood.
