Master
Denis Sazonov, a former driver of the KAMAZ-master racing team, wants to return to his native team after a 12-year break and collapse on all fronts of life. But it turns out to be difficult: once, having become the youngest world champion in the history of rally raids, he was fired from KAMAZ-master for violating team ethics. Denis wants to regain his sense of self-respect and involvement in the "big deal" and win the rally raid again. But no one is waiting for him in the team. Eremin, the deputy director of the team, does not want to give him a chance, because he believes that Denis violated the team rules. Sazonov gets a job as a cleaner in the team, going all the way "to the wheel" from the very beginning. But even here an unpleasant surprise awaits him: he meets his ex-wife Zhenya, who plans to take the place of navigator and become the first female pilot in the men's team.
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Plot Summary
A freshman at a prestigious New England university, unhappy with her placement, finds herself in a dorm room that harbors a dark secret. Meanwhile, a professor deals with a racist incident in her own home that mirrors the supernatural events plaguing the school. The two women's lives intertwine as they confront the unsettling, deeply rooted prejudice at the heart of the institution.
Critical Reception
Master received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and Regina Hall's performance, but some found its narrative structure and social commentary to be uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its effective blend of horror and social commentary.
- Regina Hall's performance was frequently highlighted as a standout.
- Some critics noted a lack of clarity in the film's pacing and thematic delivery.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's attempts to tackle themes of racism and institutional bias within a horror framework, with many finding it to be a thought-provoking and unsettling watch. However, some viewers felt the narrative could have been tighter.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
Fun Fact
Director Mariama Diallo stated that the film was inspired by her own experiences as a Black woman at an elite university and the stories of other women of color facing similar environments.
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