Get ready for an electrifying journey into a near-future world where sentient AI reigns supreme! Focus Features has officially picked up Hot Spot, the latest sci-fi thriller from acclaimed director Agnieszka Smoczyńska, best known for The Silent Twins and her breakout The Lure.
🎬 Starring:
Noomi Rapace (Prometheus)
Andrzej Konopka (Kler)
Reika Kirishima (Shoplifters)
This thrilling new indie wrapped production in Greece just last week and promises to immerse audiences in a tech-driven society on the brink of rebellion.
The Plot
In Hot Spot, a private investigator delves into a mysterious murder, uncovering a daring rebel movement poised to challenge a digital overlord. With a script penned by the brilliant Robert Bolesto (The Lure), this film explores themes of technology, love, and fear in a visually stunning and thematically rich narrative.
Behind the Scenes
Directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska, known for her visionary storytelling and striking visuals.
Produced by industry veterans like Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska (Silent Twins) and a powerhouse team of co-producers from around the globe.
Distributed globally by Focus Features, excluding Poland, Greece, and France.
🔮 “With Hot Spot, my goal is to create an immersive cinematic experience that captures the essence of today’s world, where advanced technology feels like magic, and love is intricately tied to fear,” says Smoczyńska.
✨ Why You Should Be Excited
Focus Features president Kiska Higgs calls Smoczyńska a "singular visionary," comparing her exploration of tech-ruled societies to her previous works with vampire mermaids and silent twins. If you're a fan of bold, boundary-pushing sci-fi, Hot Spot promises to be an unmissable cinematic adventure.
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