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A masterful, disquieting blend of drama and horror from filmmaker Lynne Ramsay that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Q&A to follow.
We Need to Talk About Kevin is a psychological drama where Eva (Tilda Swinton) relives her son Kevin's disturbing childhood behavior through flashbacks. As Kevin's violence escalates, the film explores their fractured relationship and society's harsh judgment towards parents after his horrific crime at school. [112 min; drama; English]
After the film, there will be a panel discussing the nature versus nurture debate and the role of early intervention in preventing such frequent school tragedies. The panel will include IU students Kendall J. Pagington, Caroline G. Adkins, Zain Abbas Khan Niazi, and Laura Cameron.
"Ramsay’s film uses evocative imagery and a non-linear narrative structure to create a stunningly observed series of disturbing scenes, which, as the viewer pieces them together, become so filled with dread that we squirm with unease." — Brian Eggert, Deep Focus Review
"As a psychological study of a shattered mother struggling to make sense of a heinous crime carried out by her teenage son, it's endlessly fascinating." — Al Alexander, The Patriot Ledger
"We Need to Talk About Kevin is a brooding, unnerving, but wholly rewarding film." — Will Chadwick, We Got This Covered
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