The Black Sea (film)
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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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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.
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024, and is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 22, 2024, by Metrograph Pictures.
Premise
[edit]A 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
[edit]Production on the film lasted 16 days, with no script and everything being improvised.[2]
Release
[edit]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] It is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 22, 2024.[5]
Reception
[edit]Critical reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.20/10.[6]
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.
- ^ Bergesen, Samantha (September 26, 2024). "'The Black Sea' Trailer: Crystal Moselle and Derrick B. Co-Direct a Verité Ode to Unexpectedly Upending a Life". IndieWire. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "The Black Sea". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 11, 2024.