Infatuation turns right into a sinister obsession within the upcoming indie drama “Darkest Miriam.”
Primarily based on Martha Baillie’s novel “The Incident Report,” the movie follows loner librarian Miriam Gordon, performed by “Severance” actress Britt Decrease, whose new affair with a taxi driver (Tom Mercier) coincides together with her receiving threatening letters from a secret admirer. Might her beau even be her nemesis?
The movie, written and directed by Naomi Jaye, is about to have its world premiere on the Tribeca Pageant within the Viewpoints Part on Sunday, June 9.
Acclaimed filmmaker Charlie Kaufman serves as an govt producer on the movie, seemingly stamping it along with his signature existentialism. Kaufman joined after studying writer Baillie’s different e-book “Sister Language.” Canadian poet Eva H.D. approached Kaufman on behalf of the manufacturing.
The official synopsis for “Darkest Miriam” reads: Miriam lives in a fog of grief whereas working amidst marginalized members of the general public who populate the Allen Gardens department of the Toronto Public Libraries. When a burgeoning love affair with Janko, a youthful overseas cab driver coincides together with her receiving a sequence of oddly threatening letters addressed to her, Miriam’s sheltered existence is cracked open.
Sook-Yin Lee and Jean Yoon additionally star.
Julie Baldassi and Brian Robertson produce the movie, with author/director Jaye, Kaufman, Martha Baillie, Brian Robertson, Julie Baldassi, Adi Chand, Jonas Prupas, Dean Perlmutter, Charles Baillie, Harland Weiss, Donovan M. Boden, Isil Gilderdale, Emily Harris, and Stephanie Hickman govt producing.
The Tribeca Viewpoints Part additionally marks the respective debuts of 3D animated movie “Boys Go to Jupiter” starring Jack Corbett, Elsie Fisher, Tavi Gevinson, and Julio Torres, in addition to the highly-anticipated documentary “Witches,” directed by Elizabeth Sankey. Extra highlights embrace “Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara” a couple of thrash metallic band that sings within the Maori language, Beirut-based “Arzé,” household drama “Shade Ebook,” Kenyan homicide drama “Looking for Amani,” alien comedy “They’re Right here,” and “Stressed.” Worldwide documentaries “Champions of the Golden Valley” and “Period Oculta – Hidden Period” additionally shine a lightweight on a well-known athlete and painter, respectively.
Viewpoints is Tribeca’s house for distinct factors of view and daring directorial visions, and its program curates probably the most boundary-pushing, rule-breaking new voices in impartial movie. For the primary time in 2024, Viewpoints alternatives can be introduced in competitors.
“Darkest Miriam” premieres on the 2024 Tribeca Pageant. The movie is at the moment in search of distribution. Watch the primary clip, an IndieWire unique, beneath.