Blink is a 2024 American documentary film directed by Edmund Stenson and Daniel Roher. It follows a family who journey around the world prior to their children losing their vision to a rare genetic disorder, in order to experiences the world's beauty while they still can.
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| Cinematography | Jean-Sébastien Francoeur |
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| Music by | Tamar-kali |
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| Distributed by | National Geographic Documentary Films (Worldwide) Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (United States and Canada) |
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Running time | 84 minutes[1] |
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Sprache | Englisch |
It had its world premiere at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2024, and is scheduled to be released on October 4, 2024, by National Geographic Documentary Films through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Premise
editA family journeys around the world prior to their children losing their vision to a rare genetic disorder, in order to experiences the world's beauty while they still can.
Production
editEdmund Stenson and Daniel Roher co-directed the film, with Stenson primarily involved in the production of the film, due to Roher's commitments to Navalny and the birth of his child.[2]
In September 2023, it was announced Stenson and Roher would direct the film, with National Geographic Documentary Films, MRC and Fishbowl Films set to produce.[3]
Release
editIt had its world premiere at the 51st Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2024.[4] It will also screen at the Camden International Film Festival on September 15, 2024.[5][6] It is scheduled to be released on October 4, 2024.[7] The film will be released in the United Kingdom by Dogwoof, as with other National Geographic films. [8]
References
edit- ^ "Blink" (PDF). Telluride Film Festival. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (August 29, 2024). "Their Kids Are Going Blind, So Adventurous Parents Took Them On A Journey Around the World: Remarkable 'Blink' To Premiere At Telluride". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (September 1, 2023). "'Navalny' Team And National Geographic Launch Documentary Project On Pelletier Family, Who Went On World Tour After Their Kids Faced Oncoming Blindness". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (August 29, 2024). "Telluride Festival Lineup Includes 'Nickel Boys,' 'The Piano Lesson' and 'Saturday Night' With Tributes for Jacques Audiard and Saoirse Ronan". Variety. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "Blink". Camden International Film Festival. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Morfoot, Addie (August 19, 2024). "Camden International Film Festival Unveils Politically Packed 2024 Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "National Geographic Documentary Films Dates Domestic Theatrical Release for BLINK, Follow Up Feature From the Academy Award-winning Team Behind NAVALNY, Debuts Trailer and Key Art". BusinessWire. October 4, 2024. Archived from the original on August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ https://releasing.dogwoof.com/blink