As a Russian director, he fulfilled the last request of American Superman.
You know for sure that our country is suffering from an Oscar this year. However, Russian director Vlad Kozlov made a special decision to submit his short film “Duel” for the star statuette.
The premiere of his film took place on October 23, 2022 at the Message to Man film festival in St. Petersburg. Viewers could chat with the director and ask questions, though via video link.
Vlad Kozlov decided to submit the film to the Oscar for a reason. In the center of his tape is the story of a street performer who, dressed as Superman, goes to Hollywood Boulevard and is waiting to meet the famous Franco Nero, who is about to appear on the boulevard before the start of the Oscar ceremony. Between the vars it happens gradually, between the dialogue of absolutely polar worldviews that has grown into a real duel.
Naturally, I wanted a movie – half documentary. It is filmed in a rare stylecinema believe”, and it has virtually no script. Such a curious presentation of the material attracts the attention of many film festivals around the world. The picture has already been seen by well-known viewers in Canada, Italy, Iran, Bulgaria, included in the Oscar list. At the Outcome Film Festival, she generally took the prize for best film, and Franco Nero was awarded for supporting role. In addition, on November 4, “Duel” will be screened in competition at the Virginia Film Festival (Virginia Film Festival).
Here is the success in the world and the interest in the film and sponsor Vlad Kozlov to declare the picture for an Oscar.
Hero of speed – a very real person Chris Dennis (the same Hollywood superman) in 2019, after his appearance on the streets of Los Angeles, became an icon of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Here the fun begins: Chris and a couple of years documented everything that was connected with him. He was completely alone, although he daily entertained the crowds of tourists who visited Hollywood Boulevard.
Chris told Vlad that if something happens to him, he should be buried in a Superman costume. The Russian director realized the last request of the American Superman.
It often happens that a successful short film takes on a full format. Today, the director and Dreamer Pictures are looking for an add-on to complete the full version. The new version will tell about the child structure of the character, the fight against drug addiction, survival on the streets of America, reincarnation as Superman, and most importantly, it will touch on the key issue – the significance of the image of Superman for the United States and the gradual loss of hope among the country’s population for the American dream.
Elena Bulova.
Photo provided by the PR service of the film.