The travails of the neuron-transfer scientist get swirled into a surreal kaleidoscope of Eros and sci-fi in Lithuanian director Kristina Buozyte’s sophomore feature, Vanishing Waves. Like Robin Cook by way of Tarkovsky, there is an astute visual artistry on display here, even if it’s bound to remind you of countless other similarly themed tales of disconnected future love. While some of the performances are stilted and the central romance isn’t quite engaging, there’s a hypnotic power to the memorable imagery, a tequila sunrise dreamscape tapping into unexplored chasms of sensuality.
Lukas (Marius Jampolskis) is a neuron-transfer research scientist that’s been selected to participate in an experiment that will bring him into psychic contact with a coma patient. While he’s given no details about the patient, he is submerged in a sensory deprivation tank and immediately makes contact with Aurora (Jurga Jutaite), a beautiful young...
Lukas (Marius Jampolskis) is a neuron-transfer research scientist that’s been selected to participate in an experiment that will bring him into psychic contact with a coma patient. While he’s given no details about the patient, he is submerged in a sensory deprivation tank and immediately makes contact with Aurora (Jurga Jutaite), a beautiful young...
- 7/23/2013
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Sneak Peek a trailer, poster and images from the science fiction feature "Vanishing Waves", directed by Kristina Buozyte :
"...'Lukas' (Marius Jampolskis) is assisting a scientific research team by functioning as a patient in a series of heavily monitored (and medicated) sensory deprivation experiments, attempting to make some form of contact with 'Aurora' (Jurga Jutaite), a woman locked in a comatose state.
"Doctors initially hope for just a vague reaffirmation of consciousness, but the experiment takes an unexpected twist when Lukas and Aurora actually develop a strong psychic link in their mutually altered forms of consciousness. Their 'link' eventually evolves into a romantic, sexually charged relationship.
"As Lukas hides this data from his researchers, he and Aurora meet secretly and passionately in a series of surreal dreamscapes created by their collective minds, but their union is tragically doomed to collapse around them..."
Click the images to enlarge and...
"...'Lukas' (Marius Jampolskis) is assisting a scientific research team by functioning as a patient in a series of heavily monitored (and medicated) sensory deprivation experiments, attempting to make some form of contact with 'Aurora' (Jurga Jutaite), a woman locked in a comatose state.
"Doctors initially hope for just a vague reaffirmation of consciousness, but the experiment takes an unexpected twist when Lukas and Aurora actually develop a strong psychic link in their mutually altered forms of consciousness. Their 'link' eventually evolves into a romantic, sexually charged relationship.
"As Lukas hides this data from his researchers, he and Aurora meet secretly and passionately in a series of surreal dreamscapes created by their collective minds, but their union is tragically doomed to collapse around them..."
Click the images to enlarge and...
- 4/4/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The Stanley Film Festival, which will host its debut fest at the iconic and legendary Stanley Hotel in Colorado from May 2-5, has announced its official feature film line-up, with the Eli Roth-starring earthquake thriller Aftershock taking center stage as the fest’s closing night film.
Roth will be on hand to accept the Inaugural Visionary Award and take part in a Q&A after the film.
“Since his debut on the film festival scene with Cabin Fever in 2002, Eli Roth has become a leading force in the horror genre. Whether acting, producing, directing or writing – his many talents are what made titles like Hostel and Inglourious Basterds shine,” says Festival Director Jenny Bloom. “His body of work will set the Stanley Film Festival Visionary Award precedent high for years to come.”
The Stanley Film Festival is curated by Programming Director Landon Zakheim and programmer Michael Lerman, who selected films from 13 different countries,...
Roth will be on hand to accept the Inaugural Visionary Award and take part in a Q&A after the film.
“Since his debut on the film festival scene with Cabin Fever in 2002, Eli Roth has become a leading force in the horror genre. Whether acting, producing, directing or writing – his many talents are what made titles like Hostel and Inglourious Basterds shine,” says Festival Director Jenny Bloom. “His body of work will set the Stanley Film Festival Visionary Award precedent high for years to come.”
The Stanley Film Festival is curated by Programming Director Landon Zakheim and programmer Michael Lerman, who selected films from 13 different countries,...
- 4/2/2013
- by Brad McHargue
- DreadCentral.com
Vanishing Waves
Directed by Kristina Buozyte
Screenplay by Bruno Samper and Kristina Buozyte
2012, Lithuania
Writing and directing a film about entering another person’s mind is one of the more creatively demanding tasks you can set up for yourself. One does not simply convey the infinite machinations and uncertain boundaries of consciousness on film, and in order to create a viable proxy you need a clear vision and an assured, developed style. Writer/director Kristina Buozyte has this, and she succeeds masterfully in depicting a forsaken psycho-sexual wasteland within the feverish mind of a comatose patient.
Unfortunately, the film’s foundation is not nearly as strong as its facade. Granted, that facade is all stunning cinematography and a throbbing, unsettling soundtrack–but the plot remains thin and underdeveloped, and the central character entirely uncompelling and pretty much a dick. The gentleman in question is Lukas (Marius Jampolskis), a scientist attempting...
Directed by Kristina Buozyte
Screenplay by Bruno Samper and Kristina Buozyte
2012, Lithuania
Writing and directing a film about entering another person’s mind is one of the more creatively demanding tasks you can set up for yourself. One does not simply convey the infinite machinations and uncertain boundaries of consciousness on film, and in order to create a viable proxy you need a clear vision and an assured, developed style. Writer/director Kristina Buozyte has this, and she succeeds masterfully in depicting a forsaken psycho-sexual wasteland within the feverish mind of a comatose patient.
Unfortunately, the film’s foundation is not nearly as strong as its facade. Granted, that facade is all stunning cinematography and a throbbing, unsettling soundtrack–but the plot remains thin and underdeveloped, and the central character entirely uncompelling and pretty much a dick. The gentleman in question is Lukas (Marius Jampolskis), a scientist attempting...
- 3/15/2013
- by Emmet Duff
- SoundOnSight
The new edition of the Indie Spotlight contains the latest independent horror news sent our way. In this week’s feature, we have the first information on this year’s CineMayhem Film Festival, details on Return to Nuke ‘Em High Vol. I & II, the first photos from Warhouse, and much more:
CineMayhem Film Festival Announced: “Created as a way to pay homage to and celebrate the spirit of independent filmmaking and those unafraid to take risks with their storytelling, CineMayhem’s diverse line-up includes advanced screenings of two highly anticipated genre projects including Magnet Releasing’s visceral horror anthology The ABC’s Of Death and Breaking Glass Pictures’ mindbending drama K-11 directed by Jules Stewart (Crank: High Voltage, Mortal Kombat).
CineMayhem is also thrilled to announce that it will also be hosting the World Premieres of Roadside directed by Eric England (Madison County) and the latest short film from Ryan Spindell...
CineMayhem Film Festival Announced: “Created as a way to pay homage to and celebrate the spirit of independent filmmaking and those unafraid to take risks with their storytelling, CineMayhem’s diverse line-up includes advanced screenings of two highly anticipated genre projects including Magnet Releasing’s visceral horror anthology The ABC’s Of Death and Breaking Glass Pictures’ mindbending drama K-11 directed by Jules Stewart (Crank: High Voltage, Mortal Kombat).
CineMayhem is also thrilled to announce that it will also be hosting the World Premieres of Roadside directed by Eric England (Madison County) and the latest short film from Ryan Spindell...
- 2/10/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Coming from relatively new, but already noteworthy distributor Artsploitation (who also have Chilean horror Hidden In The Woods on their upcoming slate), Vanishing Waves is the second feature from Lithuanian director Buozyte. I watched the film deservedly sweep major dramatic awards at last September's Fantastic Fest in Austin and while admittedly not entirely horror, it is a surreal, often frightening and visually breathtaking look at a psychic love.
In Vanishing Waves, "Lukas (Marius Jampolskis) is assisting a scientific research team by functioning as a patient in a series of heavily monitored (and medicated) sensory deprivation experiments wherein he is attempting to make some form of contact with the subject, Aurora (Jurga Jutaite), a young woman who has been locked in a comatose state for some time. Doctors initially hope for just a vague reaffirmation of consciousness, but the experiment takes an unexpected twist when Lukas and Aurora actually develop a...
In Vanishing Waves, "Lukas (Marius Jampolskis) is assisting a scientific research team by functioning as a patient in a series of heavily monitored (and medicated) sensory deprivation experiments wherein he is attempting to make some form of contact with the subject, Aurora (Jurga Jutaite), a young woman who has been locked in a comatose state for some time. Doctors initially hope for just a vague reaffirmation of consciousness, but the experiment takes an unexpected twist when Lukas and Aurora actually develop a...
- 1/25/2013
- by samueldzimmerman@gmail.com (Samuel Zimmerman)
- Fangoria
Coming from relatively new, but already noteworthy distributor Artsploitation (who also have Chilean horror Hidden In The Woods on their upcoming slate), Vanishing Waves is the second feature from Lithuanian director Buozyte. I watched the film deservedly sweep major dramatic awards at last September's Fantastic Fest in Austin and while admittedly not entirely horror, it is a surreal, often frightening and visually breathtaking look at a psychic love.
In Vanishing Waves, "Lukas (Marius Jampolskis) is assisting a scientific research team by functioning as a patient in a series of heavily monitored (and medicated) sensory deprivation experiments wherein he is attempting to make some form of contact with the subject, Aurora (Jurga Jutaite), a young woman who has been locked in a comatose state for some time. Doctors initially hope for just a vague reaffirmation of consciousness, but the experiment takes an unexpected twist when Lukas and Aurora actually develop a...
In Vanishing Waves, "Lukas (Marius Jampolskis) is assisting a scientific research team by functioning as a patient in a series of heavily monitored (and medicated) sensory deprivation experiments wherein he is attempting to make some form of contact with the subject, Aurora (Jurga Jutaite), a young woman who has been locked in a comatose state for some time. Doctors initially hope for just a vague reaffirmation of consciousness, but the experiment takes an unexpected twist when Lukas and Aurora actually develop a...
- 1/25/2013
- by samueldzimmerman@gmail.com (Samuel Zimmerman)
- Fangoria
Coming from relatively new, but already noteworthy distributor Artsploitation (who also have Chilean horror Hidden In The Woods on their upcoming slate), Vanishing Waves is the second feature from Lithuanian director Buozyte. I watched the film deservedly sweep major dramatic awards at last September's Fantastic Fest in Austin and while admittedly not entirely horror, it is a surreal, often frightening and visually breathtaking look at a psychic love.
In Vanishing Waves, "Lukas (Marius Jampolskis) is assisting a scientific research team by functioning as a patient in a series of heavily monitored (and medicated) sensory deprivation experiments wherein he is attempting to make some form of contact with the subject, Aurora (Jurga Jutaite), a young woman who has been locked in a comatose state for some time. Doctors initially hope for just a vague reaffirmation of consciousness, but the experiment takes an unexpected twist when Lukas and Aurora actually develop a...
In Vanishing Waves, "Lukas (Marius Jampolskis) is assisting a scientific research team by functioning as a patient in a series of heavily monitored (and medicated) sensory deprivation experiments wherein he is attempting to make some form of contact with the subject, Aurora (Jurga Jutaite), a young woman who has been locked in a comatose state for some time. Doctors initially hope for just a vague reaffirmation of consciousness, but the experiment takes an unexpected twist when Lukas and Aurora actually develop a...
- 1/25/2013
- by samueldzimmerman@gmail.com (Samuel Zimmerman)
- Fangoria
Vanishing Waves
Directed by Kristina Buozyte
Screenplay by Bruno Samper and Kristina Buozyte
2012, Lithuania
Writing and directing a film about entering another person’s mind is one of the more creatively demanding tasks you can set up for yourself. One does not simply convey the infinite machinations and uncertain boundaries of consciousness on film, and in order to create a viable proxy you need a clear vision and an assured, developed style. Writer/director Kristina Buozyte has this, and she succeeds masterfully in depicting a forsaken psycho-sexual wasteland within the feverish mind of a comatose patient.
Unfortunately, the film’s foundation is not nearly as strong as its facade. Granted, that facade is all stunning cinematography and a throbbing, unsettling soundtrack–but the plot remains thin and underdeveloped, and the central character entirely uncompelling and pretty much a dick. The gentleman in question is Lukas (Marius Jampolskis), a scientist attempting...
Directed by Kristina Buozyte
Screenplay by Bruno Samper and Kristina Buozyte
2012, Lithuania
Writing and directing a film about entering another person’s mind is one of the more creatively demanding tasks you can set up for yourself. One does not simply convey the infinite machinations and uncertain boundaries of consciousness on film, and in order to create a viable proxy you need a clear vision and an assured, developed style. Writer/director Kristina Buozyte has this, and she succeeds masterfully in depicting a forsaken psycho-sexual wasteland within the feverish mind of a comatose patient.
Unfortunately, the film’s foundation is not nearly as strong as its facade. Granted, that facade is all stunning cinematography and a throbbing, unsettling soundtrack–but the plot remains thin and underdeveloped, and the central character entirely uncompelling and pretty much a dick. The gentleman in question is Lukas (Marius Jampolskis), a scientist attempting...
- 10/2/2012
- by Emmet Duff
- SoundOnSight
The world premiere of FilmDistrict’s Red Dawn reboot will close The Austin-based genre fest today. Well, if you didn’t already hear, Lithuanian sci-fi romantic thriller Vanishing Waves was the big winner by picking up four awards including Best Feature, Best Director (Kristina Buozyte), Best Screenplay (Bruno Samper, Buozyte), and Best Actress (Jurga Jutaite).
Have you ever dreamed of being inside the head of another person – a beloved one or your rival ? Have you ever wished to experience the ideal relationship, where two minds come into total fusion? “Vanishing waves” – a sci-fi melodrama. Following solid scientific experiment, based on the neural transfer, a young inhibited man will live an astonishing journey in the comatose woman anonymous mind. This contemporary tale is exploring the nature of desire by exposing links and contradictions between the human body and the mind.
Here Comes the Devil, Adrian Garcia Bogliano‘s homage to 70s horror films,...
Have you ever dreamed of being inside the head of another person – a beloved one or your rival ? Have you ever wished to experience the ideal relationship, where two minds come into total fusion? “Vanishing waves” – a sci-fi melodrama. Following solid scientific experiment, based on the neural transfer, a young inhibited man will live an astonishing journey in the comatose woman anonymous mind. This contemporary tale is exploring the nature of desire by exposing links and contradictions between the human body and the mind.
Here Comes the Devil, Adrian Garcia Bogliano‘s homage to 70s horror films,...
- 9/27/2012
- by Nick Martin
- Filmofilia
Fantastic Fest has announced the 2012 Fantastic Fest Award winners. With all the great films screening at the Fest, they had quite a time choosing the best and most striking films of the festival.
Look for more coverage from Travis Keune in the coming days. Check out his Fantastic Fest review of Frankenweenie here and Dredd 3D here.
Audience Award (Presented by Maxwell Locke & Ritter)
I Declare War (dir. Robert Wilson & Jason Lapeyre)
Amd “Next Wave” Spotlight Competition
Best Picture: Flicker (dir. Patrik Eklund)
Best Director: Charles de Lauzirika (Crave)
Best Screenplay: Max Porcelijn (Plan C)
Best Actor: Michael Eklund (Errors of the Human Body)
Best Actress: Alina Levshin (Combat Girls)
Fantastic Features
Best Picture: Vanishing Waves (dir. Kristina Buozyte)
Best Director: Kristina Buozyte (Vanishing Waves)
Best Screenplay: Bruno Samper, Kristina Buozyte (Vanishing Waves)
Best Actor: Rene Bitorajac (Vegetarian Cannibal)
Best Actress: Jurga Jutaite (Vanishing Waves)
Horror Features
Best Picture: Here Comes the Devil (dir.
Look for more coverage from Travis Keune in the coming days. Check out his Fantastic Fest review of Frankenweenie here and Dredd 3D here.
Audience Award (Presented by Maxwell Locke & Ritter)
I Declare War (dir. Robert Wilson & Jason Lapeyre)
Amd “Next Wave” Spotlight Competition
Best Picture: Flicker (dir. Patrik Eklund)
Best Director: Charles de Lauzirika (Crave)
Best Screenplay: Max Porcelijn (Plan C)
Best Actor: Michael Eklund (Errors of the Human Body)
Best Actress: Alina Levshin (Combat Girls)
Fantastic Features
Best Picture: Vanishing Waves (dir. Kristina Buozyte)
Best Director: Kristina Buozyte (Vanishing Waves)
Best Screenplay: Bruno Samper, Kristina Buozyte (Vanishing Waves)
Best Actor: Rene Bitorajac (Vegetarian Cannibal)
Best Actress: Jurga Jutaite (Vanishing Waves)
Horror Features
Best Picture: Here Comes the Devil (dir.
- 9/25/2012
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Kristina Buozyte's "Vanishing Waves" cleaned up at Fantastic Fest, winning Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, while Jurga Jutaite won the Best Actress award for her performance in the Lithuanian director's film. Robert Wilson and Jason Lapeyre's "I Declare War" won the Audience Award at the Fest and "Here Comes the Devil" was awarded Best Picture in the Horror Feature Category. A this year's festival, Amd presented "Next Wave" awards to specifically honor emerging filmmakers; the "Next Wave" award went to Patrik Eklund for "Flicker." The complete list of winners from 2012 Fantastic Fest is listed below: Audience Award (Presented by Maxwell Locke & Ritter) I Declare War (dir. Robert Wilson & Jason Lapeyre) Amd "Next Wave" Spotlight Competition Best Picture: Flicker (dir. Patrik Eklund) Best Director: Charles de Lauzirika...
- 9/25/2012
- by Maggie Lange
- Thompson on Hollywood
One of the greatest film festivals on the face of the planet, Fantastic Fest in Austin Texas, has unveiled their award winners for 2012, and it's quite an impressive list to say the least. Read on to see who's taking home some fantastic memories!
From the Press Release
Fantastic Fest is thrilled to announce this year's Fantastic Fest Award winners. It's a terrible task to pick favorites and single out any of the magnificent films that played at this year's festival, but our esteemed team of jurors have done the nearly impossible and chosen the best and most striking films of the festival.
The audience awards are presented by accounting firm Maxwell Locke & Ritter, who provided the certified tabulation of ballots this year and are the exclusive accounting sponsor of Fantastic Fest. Amd is the presenter of the prestigious "Next Wave" Awards, which honors emerging filmmakers. The winner of the "Next...
From the Press Release
Fantastic Fest is thrilled to announce this year's Fantastic Fest Award winners. It's a terrible task to pick favorites and single out any of the magnificent films that played at this year's festival, but our esteemed team of jurors have done the nearly impossible and chosen the best and most striking films of the festival.
The audience awards are presented by accounting firm Maxwell Locke & Ritter, who provided the certified tabulation of ballots this year and are the exclusive accounting sponsor of Fantastic Fest. Amd is the presenter of the prestigious "Next Wave" Awards, which honors emerging filmmakers. The winner of the "Next...
- 9/25/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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