The Protector (2022 film)

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The Protector is 2022 Canadian thriller film written and directed by Lenin M. Sivam and produced by Munire Armstrong.[1]

It was screened at various festivals, including the Fantasia film festival,[2] opening the Blood in the Snow Festival in Toronto[3] and closing the Jaffna International Cinema Festival.[4] It garnered the Best Feature Film Award at the Canal de Panama International Film Festival.[5]The film stars Chelsea Clark (Ginny and Georgia)[6] and features Rebecca Jenkins (Supernatural) and Andrew Gillies (The Virgin Suicides), Munro Chambers and Jasmin Geljo; it also introduces Pras Lingam.[7]

Premise

After her release from jail, Evelyn moves to a small town. She soon is fascinated by a book in which universal peace is promised.

Production

The film "incorporates South Asian folklore" elements,[1] the director revealing that as a child he " was captivated by the temple dedicated to Bhairava,"[8]

The film was shot in Sault Ste. Marie.[9]

Reception

CBR praised the acting but concluded' "Overall, The Protector offers an extremely intriguing premise but doesn't dive as deeply into its unique themes as it could have."[10] Other reviews were also mixed.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ a b Hopewell, John (2022-07-19). "Alarm Pictures Closes North America on Lenin M. Sivam's 'The Protector' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  2. ^ "Fantasia Festival | The Protector". Fantasia Festival. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  3. ^ "BiTS". bloodinthesnow.ca. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  4. ^ "Summer of cinema in Northern Peninsular". Print Edition - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  5. ^ "Sharing Session with Lenin M. Sivam, Film Director – Department of Media Studies". Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  6. ^ "The Protector (2022) - Cast & Crew on MUBI". mubi.com. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  7. ^ Plus+, Movistar, El protector (2022) (in Spanish), retrieved 2024-03-04
  8. ^ "The Protector: A Thrilling Journey of Hindu Mythology and Suspense on Amazon Prime". TamilCulture.com. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  9. ^ MANIA, MOVIES and (2022-07-03). "THE PROTECTOR (2022) Fantasy mystery thriller preview - with trailer". MOVIES and MANIA. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  10. ^ Mendelsohn, Jon (2022-07-29). "REVIEW: Fantasia 2022's The Protector Offers a Unique Theme With Routine Execution". CBR. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  11. ^ Chaput, Edgar (2022-07-29). "The Protector Has Good Ideas But Messy Execution". Tilt Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  12. ^ Waldman, Justin (2022-11-21). "Paint Outside The Box....: Our Review of 'The Protector' from BITS 2022". In The Seats. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
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