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Dimitri Venkov’s Krisis is based on a Facebook discussion on December 8, 2013, the day on which pro-European demonstrators in Kiev started to demolish statues of Vladimir Lenin. The film reenacts debates between Russian and Ukrainian artists during the protests, revealing deep aesthetic, historical, and political divisions.
A group of friends on a weekend getaway to a remote cabin find themselves terrorized by a relentless and mysterious stalker. As they try to survive the night, hidden secrets and the isolation of their surroundings push them to their limits. They must uncover the identity of their tormentor before they are all picked off one by one.
Krisis received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many pointing to its predictable plot and uneven pacing. However, some praised its attempts at creating suspense within its limited scope.
The film struggles with a derivative script and a lack of originality.
Attempts at building tension are often undermined by predictable scares.
Some viewers found the acting to be serviceable for a low-budget horror flick.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Krisis are largely absent, but available comments indicate dissatisfaction with the movie's storyline and execution, with few positive remarks.
Director Michael Optenberg also stars in the film and wrote the screenplay, making it a highly personal project for him.
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Gleb Napreenko for Documenta 14 Dimitri Venkov’s Krisis is based on a Facebook discussion on December 8, 2013, the day that “Leninopad,” the widespread demolition of monuments to Vladimir Lenin, kicked off in Ukraine. The first monument ...