At the Venice Film Festival, Harmony Korine, renowned for his provocative films, premiered his latest project, “Baby Invasion.” The film, which received a rapturous reception—complete with a prolonged standing ovation—showcases Korine’s continued innovation. Despite the sweltering heat of the Sala Grande, Korine was energized by the festival’s enthusiastic response, a contrast to his previous year’s debut of “Aggro Dr1ft.”
“Baby Invasion,” produced under Korine’s new banner, EDGLRD, is an 80-minute exploration of virtual identities and real-world heists, featuring mercenaries who use baby avatars to conceal their identities during livestreamed robberies. Korine’s work reflects his fascination with modern digital culture, including livestreams and video games, which he embraces as sources of creative inspiration.
Korine’s comments earlier at the press conference stirred controversy, as he compared livestreamer IShowSpeed to filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky and criticized Hollywood’s traditional approach. He argues that contemporary youth, driven by new media forms, are reshaping creativity outside conventional cinema. Korine suggests that Hollywood’s resistance to these evolving forms might push emerging talents towards other industries like game development and tech.
The filmmaker’s new direction through EDGLRD aims to integrate gaming technology and unconventional storytelling. Korine describes his projects, including “Baby Invasion,” as “vibe-based cinema,” focusing on creating immersive, digital experiences rather than traditional narratives.
Korine’s current focus is on experimenting and having fun while pushing the boundaries of film, challenging others to think beyond conventional cinema and explore new dimensions of storytelling.
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