TIFF 2024: They Will Be dust (Movie Clip in Spanish With English subtitles)
TIFF 2024: They Will Be Dust – A Bold and Emotional Journey Through Life and Death
Carlos Marqués-Marcet’s latest feature, They Will Be Dust (Polvo serán), is set to make its world premiere at TIFF 2024, and it’s not your average drama. Combining contemporary dance, musical elements, and raw ensemble performances, this film tackles life’s messiest, most human moments: love, death, and everything in between. Here’s what you need to know about this daring, emotional film.
The Story: A Couple’s Last Dance with Life
They Will Be Dust centers on Claudia (Ángela Molina) and Flavio (Alfredo Castro), a couple facing the ultimate decision: when and how to end their lives. Claudia’s illness has progressed to the point where she no longer wants to let it take control of her fate. Together, she and Flavio decide to travel to Switzerland for an assisted suicide.
But their plan doesn’t just affect them—it ripples out to everyone around them. Their daughter, Violeta, becomes the bridge between her parents’ decision and the rest of the family, who arrive from far and wide, shocked and unprepared, to witness a hastily arranged wedding that Claudia and Flavio have planned for themselves. The film delicately balances intense themes of mortality with moments of humor, tenderness, and even bursts of contemporary dance and musical numbers.
A Unique Blend of Drama and Dance
One of the most striking aspects of They Will Be Dust is how it fuses different genres to create a unique cinematic experience. Part ensemble drama, part dance-musical, the film uses contemporary dance to express the emotions that words can’t quite capture. These moments of movement, combined with a theatrical intensity, bring a fresh and almost surreal energy to the film. Marqués-Marcet skillfully uses these artistic elements to explore life’s most difficult and universal question: how do we face the end?
Powerful Performances
At the heart of the film are the unforgettable performances by Ángela Molina and Alfredo Castro. Molina, in particular, brings a fierce vulnerability to Claudia’s character, portraying her fear, strength, and love with raw honesty. Castro, as Flavio, complements her perfectly, showing a quiet devotion that’s both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Their chemistry makes the film’s central premise all the more powerful, as they navigate their final days together with passion and tenderness.
Why You Should Watch It
They Will Be Dust isn’t just a film about death—it’s a film about life, love, and the messy, complicated emotions that come with both. It’s bold, unflinching, and at times surprisingly humorous, finding light in the darkest of situations. If you’re a fan of films that push boundaries and challenge you to think about the big questions, this is a must-watch.
Carlos Marqués-Marcet’s direction is innovative, blending genres in a way that feels fresh and exciting. It’s the kind of film that will linger in your mind long after you leave the theater, making you reflect on your own relationship with life’s most difficult moments.
Showtimes at TIFF 2024
Catch They Will Be Dust at TIFF 2024 on the following dates:
- Thursday, September 5 – 12:15 pm (TIFF Lightbox)
- Saturday, September 7 – 9:40 am & 5:00 pm (Scotiabank Theatre & TIFF Lightbox)
- Sunday, September 8 – 9:30 pm (TIFF Lightbox)
- Wednesday, September 11 – 12:00 pm (Scotiabank Theatre)
- Sunday, September 15 – 3:45 pm (Scotiabank Theatre)
With its world premiere at TIFF, They Will Be Dust is set to leave a lasting impact on audiences. Don’t miss this daring and thought-provoking film that pushes the boundaries of storytelling and brings to light the complexities of love, death, and everything in between.
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