The Black Sea is a 2024 American-Bulgarian comedy-drama film, directed by Crystal Moselle and Derrick B. Harden. It stars Derrick B. Harden, Irmena Chichikova, Samuel Finzi and Stoyo Mirkov.
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Cinematography | Jackson Hunt |
Edited by | Anastas Petkov |
Music by | Charles Moselle |
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Distributed by | Metrograph Pictures |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
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It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.
Premise
editA man makes unexpected connections in a small town, as he finds himself to be the only black person around.
Cast
edit- Derrick B. Harden as Khalid
- Irmena Chichikova as Ina
- Samuel Finzi as Boris
- Stoyo Mirkov as Georgi
Production
editProduction on the film lasted 16 days, with no script and everything being improvised.[2]
Release
editIt had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.[3] In May 2024, Metrograph Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[4]
Reception
editCritical reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.20/10.[5]
References
edit- ^ "The Black Sea". South by Southwest. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Boelman, Sean (March 18, 2024). "SXSW: The Black Sea Directors Crystal Moselle and Derrick B. Harden and Producer Izabella Tzenkova Talk Cinematic Freestyling". Disappointment Media. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (January 10, 2024). "SXSW Lineup Sets 'The Fall Guy', '3 Body Problem' Among Fest's 2024 World Premieres As First Titles Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (May 9, 2024). "Metrograph Pictures Lands U.S. Rights To Crystal Moselle & Derrick B. Harden's SXSW Comedy 'The Black Sea'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
- ^ "The Black Sea". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 11, 2024.