Shot on 16mm, Marija Kavtaradze’s quiet drama tells a mature and moving story about the many ways people can be in love
A delicate love affair blooms in the new film from Lithuanian director Marija Kavtaradze, which explores attraction and intimacy with intelligence and compassion. It tells the story of Elena (Greta Grinevičiūtė), a contemporary dancer leading a workshop for deaf teenagers, who falls for sign language interpreter Dovydas (Kęstutis Cicėnas). When Dovydas tells her he is asexual, she assumes she is being rejected. He clarifies that he is telling her because he likes her. They decide to try and make it work.
Shot on 16mm film, Slow looks grainy and pleasingly tactile, a fitting look for a film that is interested in many sides of the human touch – how it can soothe, arouse and even spark discord. The gentle naturalism of Slow’s style – full of long takes,...
A delicate love affair blooms in the new film from Lithuanian director Marija Kavtaradze, which explores attraction and intimacy with intelligence and compassion. It tells the story of Elena (Greta Grinevičiūtė), a contemporary dancer leading a workshop for deaf teenagers, who falls for sign language interpreter Dovydas (Kęstutis Cicėnas). When Dovydas tells her he is asexual, she assumes she is being rejected. He clarifies that he is telling her because he likes her. They decide to try and make it work.
Shot on 16mm film, Slow looks grainy and pleasingly tactile, a fitting look for a film that is interested in many sides of the human touch – how it can soothe, arouse and even spark discord. The gentle naturalism of Slow’s style – full of long takes,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Rebecca Liu
- The Guardian - Film News
Writer-director Marija Kavtaradzė’s keenly perceptive and delicately sensual Slow centers on a dance instructor, Elena (Greta Grineviciute), who’s just begun teaching a class for a group of deaf children. It’s there that she first crosses paths with Dovydas (Kestutis Cicenas), a sign language interpreter assigned to translate for the kids at every session. Elena and Dovydas’s profession both involve non-traditional means of communication, with each of them using their bodies, rather than verbal language, as a means of connecting with others. But where Elena exudes an impassioned sense of freedom as she twists and whirls around with her fellow dancers, Dovydas is necessarily both more exacting and restrained in his signing.
Given Dovydas and Elena’s opposing means of interacting with others, it’s perhaps expected that their initial flirtations have a slightly awkward opposites-attract quality to them, which is made charming by Grineviciute and Cicenas.
Given Dovydas and Elena’s opposing means of interacting with others, it’s perhaps expected that their initial flirtations have a slightly awkward opposites-attract quality to them, which is made charming by Grineviciute and Cicenas.
- 4/28/2024
- by Derek Smith
- Slant Magazine
It takes a minute to get what’s really going on in Marija Kavtaradze’s Slow. Once it clicks, the film becomes eerily relatable. The characters feel like friends and acquaintances, and the conversations appear to be the kind we have in real life. I’m obviously speaking from a personal perspective here, but not since Spike Jonze’s Her (2013) have we seen a film on relationships that speaks to its audience on such a personal level. The intentionally done grainy texture and the extreme close-up shots only make the experience more intense. Although the primary focus of the show is the asexuality of its male lead—something that hasn’t been explored much by cinema—the film as a whole is a deconstruction of intimacy and relationships. Understandably, Slow has been quite a critical darling, from winning at the Sundance film festival to being selected as the official Lithuanian entry for the 2024 Academy Awards.
- 4/1/2024
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
Slow Ventures is helping influencers accelerate their entrepreneurial plans.
The early-stage Vc firm, which was founded by former Facebook VP of Product Sam Lessin, manages $770 million of investor capital and has gotten in on the ground floor at companies like Robinhood, Venmo, Birchbox, Allbirds, Postmates, and Nextdoor. Over the past few years, Slow has set its sights on the creator economy.
The firm is backing aspiring business owners with checks that range from $500,000 up to $2 million, according to Slow Investor Megan Lightcap. One creator who recently received a bump is John Fish. He’ll use Slow’s backing to build up a literary hub called Bookshelved.
Slow sends creator businesses “off to the races”
The investments Slow has made in creators have come out of the firm’s broader seed-stage fund. Lightcap told Tubefilter that Slow is specifically targeting creators who want to launch companies. With Slow’s backing, those...
The early-stage Vc firm, which was founded by former Facebook VP of Product Sam Lessin, manages $770 million of investor capital and has gotten in on the ground floor at companies like Robinhood, Venmo, Birchbox, Allbirds, Postmates, and Nextdoor. Over the past few years, Slow has set its sights on the creator economy.
The firm is backing aspiring business owners with checks that range from $500,000 up to $2 million, according to Slow Investor Megan Lightcap. One creator who recently received a bump is John Fish. He’ll use Slow’s backing to build up a literary hub called Bookshelved.
Slow sends creator businesses “off to the races”
The investments Slow has made in creators have come out of the firm’s broader seed-stage fund. Lightcap told Tubefilter that Slow is specifically targeting creators who want to launch companies. With Slow’s backing, those...
- 1/9/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Sky and Starz have released a first-look teaser trailer for the spectacular and unapologetic limited event series, ‘Mary & George,’ starring Academy Award and BAFTA-winning actor Julianne Moore alongside Nicholas Galitzine.
is inspired by the outrageous true story of Mary Villiers, who moulded her beautiful and charismatic son, George, to seduce King James VI of Scotland and I of England (Tony Curran) and become his all-powerful lover.
Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen, and the King’s most trusted advisors.
And with England’s place on the world stage under threat from a Spanish invasion and rioters taking to the streets to denounce the King, the stakes could not have been higher.
Prepared to stop at nothing and armed with her ruthless political steel, Mary married her way up the ranks, bribed politicians,...
is inspired by the outrageous true story of Mary Villiers, who moulded her beautiful and charismatic son, George, to seduce King James VI of Scotland and I of England (Tony Curran) and become his all-powerful lover.
Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen, and the King’s most trusted advisors.
And with England’s place on the world stage under threat from a Spanish invasion and rioters taking to the streets to denounce the King, the stakes could not have been higher.
Prepared to stop at nothing and armed with her ruthless political steel, Mary married her way up the ranks, bribed politicians,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Mubi has snagged all rights for the film in Germany and Austria and will release it theatrically in those territories.
Paris-based international sales and production house Totem Films has sold Anna Roller’s road movie Dead Girls Dancing to Mubi for Germany and Austria following the film’s parallel Tribeca and Munich premieres in June, and has boarded the German writer-director’s second feature Manatee, which they will also co-produce.
Mubi has snagged all rights for the film and will release it theatrically in those territories.
Dead Girls Dancing, Roller’s debut feature, is produced by the company’s production...
Paris-based international sales and production house Totem Films has sold Anna Roller’s road movie Dead Girls Dancing to Mubi for Germany and Austria following the film’s parallel Tribeca and Munich premieres in June, and has boarded the German writer-director’s second feature Manatee, which they will also co-produce.
Mubi has snagged all rights for the film and will release it theatrically in those territories.
Dead Girls Dancing, Roller’s debut feature, is produced by the company’s production...
- 8/21/2023
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
Sky and AMC have released a series of first-look images for the upcoming limited event series, ‘Mary & George’, starring Academy Award and BAFTA-winning actor Julianne Moore, alongside Nicholas Galitzine and Tony Curran.
The series is inspired by the unbelievable true story of Mary Villiers, who moulded her beautiful and charismatic son, George, to seduce King James VI of Scotland and I of England and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen, and the King’s most trusted advisors. And with England’s place on the world stage under threat from a Spanish invasion and rioters taking to the streets to denounce the King, the stakes could not have been higher.
Prepared to stop at nothing and armed with her ruthless political steel, Mary married her way up the ranks,...
The series is inspired by the unbelievable true story of Mary Villiers, who moulded her beautiful and charismatic son, George, to seduce King James VI of Scotland and I of England and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become the richest, most titled and influential players the English court had ever seen, and the King’s most trusted advisors. And with England’s place on the world stage under threat from a Spanish invasion and rioters taking to the streets to denounce the King, the stakes could not have been higher.
Prepared to stop at nothing and armed with her ruthless political steel, Mary married her way up the ranks,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Writer-director Marija Kavtaradze’s sophomore feature Slow follows the complicated romance between a contemporary dancer named Elena (Greta Grinevičiūtė) and an asexual sign language interpreter named Dovydas (Kęstutis Cicėnas). Though the pair share an intense chemistry, their individual sexual needs and desires (or lack thereof) are a source of constant compromise and adjustment, leading to inevitable strain. Cinematographer Laurynas Bareiša talks about working on the project, which is distinct for being the first Lithuanian film shot on 16mm in approximately a decade. See all responses to our annual Sundance cinematographer interviews here. Filmmaker: How and why did you wind up being […]
The post “Nobody Shot a Feature Film on 16mm in Lithuania for a Long Time”: Dp Laurynas Bareiša on Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “Nobody Shot a Feature Film on 16mm in Lithuania for a Long Time”: Dp Laurynas Bareiša on Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 2/6/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Writer-director Marija Kavtaradze’s sophomore feature Slow follows the complicated romance between a contemporary dancer named Elena (Greta Grinevičiūtė) and an asexual sign language interpreter named Dovydas (Kęstutis Cicėnas). Though the pair share an intense chemistry, their individual sexual needs and desires (or lack thereof) are a source of constant compromise and adjustment, leading to inevitable strain. Cinematographer Laurynas Bareiša talks about working on the project, which is distinct for being the first Lithuanian film shot on 16mm in approximately a decade. See all responses to our annual Sundance cinematographer interviews here. Filmmaker: How and why did you wind up being […]
The post “Nobody Shot a Feature Film on 16mm in Lithuania for a Long Time”: Dp Laurynas Bareiša on Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “Nobody Shot a Feature Film on 16mm in Lithuania for a Long Time”: Dp Laurynas Bareiša on Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 2/6/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
When contemporary dancer Elena (Greta Grinevičiūtė) meets sign language interpreter Dovydas (Kęstutis Cicėnas), they’re immediately attracted to each other. Slowly, their bond grows more intimate, but becomes somewhat complicated when Dovydas discloses his asexuality. Yet the pair commit to recognizing and facilitating each other’s needs—until they inevitably become weary of constant compromise, leading them to explore the limits of their relationship. Slow, writer-director Marija Kavtaradze’s sophomore feature, premiered at Sundance in the World Cinema Dramatic category. Editor Silvija Vilkaite discusses how she approached cutting the film, a process which she considers “a pleasure.” See all responses to our annual Sundance […]
The post “Be Very Conscious About Pruning Unnecessary Branches”: Editor Silvija Vilkaite on Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “Be Very Conscious About Pruning Unnecessary Branches”: Editor Silvija Vilkaite on Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 2/6/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
When contemporary dancer Elena (Greta Grinevičiūtė) meets sign language interpreter Dovydas (Kęstutis Cicėnas), they’re immediately attracted to each other. Slowly, their bond grows more intimate, but becomes somewhat complicated when Dovydas discloses his asexuality. Yet the pair commit to recognizing and facilitating each other’s needs—until they inevitably become weary of constant compromise, leading them to explore the limits of their relationship. Slow, writer-director Marija Kavtaradze’s sophomore feature, premiered at Sundance in the World Cinema Dramatic category. Editor Silvija Vilkaite discusses how she approached cutting the film, a process which she considers “a pleasure.” See all responses to our annual Sundance […]
The post “Be Very Conscious About Pruning Unnecessary Branches”: Editor Silvija Vilkaite on Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “Be Very Conscious About Pruning Unnecessary Branches”: Editor Silvija Vilkaite on Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 2/6/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Every production faces unexpected obstructions that require creative solutions and conceptual rethinking. What was an unforeseen obstacle, crisis, or simply unpredictable event you had to respond to, and how did this event impact or cause you to rethink your film? Since it was the first time when I shot anything on film, I was aware that there might be things that can go unexpected. However the whole process was very smooth, we were really well prepared—I felt comfortable with actors because we had a lot of rehearsals before. But maybe the challenge for me was that I couldn’t watch the […]
The post “I Couldn’t Watch the Footage Right Away” | Marija Kavtaradze, Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “I Couldn’t Watch the Footage Right Away” | Marija Kavtaradze, Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 2/4/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Every production faces unexpected obstructions that require creative solutions and conceptual rethinking. What was an unforeseen obstacle, crisis, or simply unpredictable event you had to respond to, and how did this event impact or cause you to rethink your film? Since it was the first time when I shot anything on film, I was aware that there might be things that can go unexpected. However the whole process was very smooth, we were really well prepared—I felt comfortable with actors because we had a lot of rehearsals before. But maybe the challenge for me was that I couldn’t watch the […]
The post “I Couldn’t Watch the Footage Right Away” | Marija Kavtaradze, Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “I Couldn’t Watch the Footage Right Away” | Marija Kavtaradze, Slow first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 2/4/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Relationships are never easy. Ask any random person on the street and they will tell you that relationships are hard work. No matter how in love two parties are, there will always be those unexpected life obstacles that will put that relationship to the test, but if you know you’ve found the right person, both parties can survive those together.
But what if one of those life hurdles is something one party member doesn’t expect or understand? What if their partner is someone who identifies as asexual? This is a conflict that one of the main characters of Slow, Elena (Greta Grinevičiūtė), faces when she falls in love with and starts a relationship with an asexual man named Dovydas (Kęstutis Cicėnas), and the end result is a romance that is equally both beautiful and heartbreaking.
Slow is the sophomore feature of Lithuanian filmmaker Marija Kavtaradze, who serves as...
But what if one of those life hurdles is something one party member doesn’t expect or understand? What if their partner is someone who identifies as asexual? This is a conflict that one of the main characters of Slow, Elena (Greta Grinevičiūtė), faces when she falls in love with and starts a relationship with an asexual man named Dovydas (Kęstutis Cicėnas), and the end result is a romance that is equally both beautiful and heartbreaking.
Slow is the sophomore feature of Lithuanian filmmaker Marija Kavtaradze, who serves as...
- 1/30/2023
- by Timothy Lee
- Uinterview
Exclusive: Can a new romantic relationship survive when one of the partners declares they are asexual in its early stages?
That is the driver of Lithuanian filmmaker Marija Kavtaradze’s touching relationship drama Slow which debuts in Sundance’s World Dramatic Competition this month.
Paris-based sales company Totem Films have unveiled the international trailer for the work co-starring Greta Grinevičiūtė (Runner) and Kęstutis Cicėnas (The Last Czars) as a dancer and a sign language interpreter who meet and are immediately drawn to one another.
The fledgeling relationship quickly enters unexpected waters when one of the partners announces they are asexual.
Slow is Kavtaradze’s second feature after Summer Survivors, following a psychologist and two young patients as they travel to a psychiatric hospital in a seaside town, which premiered internationally at Toronto’s Discovery line-up in 2018.
The production is lead produced by Marija Razgutė at M-Films (Lithuania) lead produces in...
That is the driver of Lithuanian filmmaker Marija Kavtaradze’s touching relationship drama Slow which debuts in Sundance’s World Dramatic Competition this month.
Paris-based sales company Totem Films have unveiled the international trailer for the work co-starring Greta Grinevičiūtė (Runner) and Kęstutis Cicėnas (The Last Czars) as a dancer and a sign language interpreter who meet and are immediately drawn to one another.
The fledgeling relationship quickly enters unexpected waters when one of the partners announces they are asexual.
Slow is Kavtaradze’s second feature after Summer Survivors, following a psychologist and two young patients as they travel to a psychiatric hospital in a seaside town, which premiered internationally at Toronto’s Discovery line-up in 2018.
The production is lead produced by Marija Razgutė at M-Films (Lithuania) lead produces in...
- 1/11/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
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