The Black Sea (film) explained

The Black Sea
Music:Charles Moselle
Cinematography:Jackson Hunt
Editing:Anastas Petkov
Distributor:Metrograph Pictures
Runtime:96 minutes[1]

The Black Sea is an 2024 American-Bulgarian drama film, directed by Crystal Moselle and Derrick B. Harden. It stars Derrick B. Harden, Irmena Chichikova, Samuel Finzi and Stoyo Mirkov.

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.

Premise

A man makes unexpected connections in a small town, as he finds himself to be the only black person around.

Cast

Production

Production on the film lasted 16 days, with no script and everything being improvised.[2]

Release

It 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

Critical reception

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Black Sea. South by Southwest. May 11, 2024.
  2. Web site: SXSW: The Black Sea Directors Crystal Moselle and Derrick B. Harden and Producer Izabella Tzenkova Talk Cinematic Freestyling. Disappointment Media. Sean. Boelman. March 18, 2024. May 11, 2024.
  3. Web site: SXSW Lineup Sets 'The Fall Guy', '3 Body Problem' Among Fest's 2024 World Premieres As First Titles Revealed. Deadline Hollywood. Valerie. Complex. January 10, 2024. May 11, 2024.
  4. Web site: Metrograph Pictures Lands U.S. Rights To Crystal Moselle & Derrick B. Harden’s SXSW Comedy ‘The Black Sea’. Deadline Hollywood. Zac. Ntim. May 9, 2024. May 11, 2024.
  5. Web site: The Black Sea. Rotten Tomatoes. May 11, 2024.