Film
Omni: An Act against Gravity
2018 · 1h 20m · Documentary
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Overview
When a YouTube video of Alexandru Duru's hoverboard flight goes viral, the young engineer sets a Guinness World Record and achieves the recognition he desires. But fame and fortune don't come easily. Often mocked and ostracized (until they achieve their goal), inventors see the world in a distinct way. Duru is no different. The son of Romanian immigrants, he's driven by a desire to achieve the impossible—and to cash in. Exploring the banality of Duru's trial-and-error efforts, director Bogdan Stoica is an artistic risk-taker worthy of his subject. He allows contemplative scenes to develop in real-time with immaculate framing; a natural tension builds as we witness Duru strapping the equivalent of high-speed lawn mower blades to his feet. Avoiding the temptation to sensationalize and thus trivialize his subject, Stoica reveals a rich story about immigration, settlement and the human desire to transcend our physical confines. -Alexander Rogalski (Hot Docs Film Festival)
Crew
- Bogdan StoicaDirector · Writer · Editor
- Catherine BergeronProducer · Editor · Executive Producer
Media
Details
- Release date
- May 1, 2018
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Rated
- PG
- Genres
- Documentary
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