Cast
View AllClaudio Abbiati
as Olmo (segment "Olmo")
Gabriele Gorgoglione
as Giulio (segment "Olmo")
Arianna Scommegna
as Teresa (segment "Olmo")
Arun Bali
as Akaash's father (segment "Megha's Divorce")
Chandan Anand
as Akaash (segment "Megha's Divorce")
Shrikant Verma
as Akaash's lawyer (segment "Megha's Divorce")
Manjari Fadnnis
as Megha (segment "Megha's Divorce")
Tannishtha Chatterjee
as Megha's lawyer (segment "Megha's Divorce")
Divya Dutta
as Judge (segment "Megha's Divorce")
Kancha Karki
as Guard (segment "Megha's Divorce")
Emily Beecham
as Scavenger (segment "Kingdom")
Anatole Taubman
as Husband (segment "Kingdom")
Anna Rasmussen
as Mama Enua (segment "Ka Mua, Ka Muri")
Thorvaldur Kristjansson
as The Man (segment "Last Dance")
Hera Hilmar
as The Woman (segment "Last Dance")
Crew
Director
- Leon Wang
- Shahrbanoo Sadat
- Silvio Soldini
- Karin Williams
- Ása Hjörleifsdóttir
- Salomé Lamas
- Faouzi Bensaïdi
- Mahamat-Saleh Haroun
- Nila Madhab Panda
- Bettina Oberli
- Daniela Thomas
Writer
- Faouzi Bensaïdi
- Ása Hjörleifsdóttir
Producer
- Bettina Oberli
- Martin Joss
- Roberta Gigi
- Daniele Gentili
- Nila Madhab Panda
- Fatima Sadat
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Interdependence examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Leon Wang brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2019, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Interdependence took approximately 3 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 99 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 137 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The costume department created over 144 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The screenplay went through 10 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2019, when this film is released:
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 22, 2019
- Runtime: 1h 39m