Festivals - Sundance Film Festival 2021 : Mass will have its world premiere

By Mulder, 31 december 2020

Imagine the most dreaded, tense, and emotionally draining interaction you could find yourself in and multiply it by 10. That is exactly what two sets of parents—Richard (Reed Birney), Linda (Ann Dowd), Jay (Jason Isaacs), and Gail (Martha Plimpton)—are facing. Years after a tragedy caused by Richard and Linda’s son tore all their lives apart, Jay and Gail are finally ready to talk in an attempt to move forward.

In his impressive screenwriting and directorial debut, acclaimed actor Fran Kranz ponders ways in which people process grief, look for answers, and find the strength to persevere. Kranz uses the formal confines of this chamber piece to his advantage, creating tension and ambience filled with awkwardness from the outset. Much of this film’s emotional impact lies in its rigor, impeccable direction, and stunning performances from all members of the cast. Mass is a thoughtful, beautifully executed ode to humanity—in all its flawed and messy glory.

Mass (USA)
Written and Directed by Fran Kranz
Produced by Fran Kranz, Casey Wilder Mott, JP Ouellette, Dylan Matlock
Co-Producers : William Davies, Marissa Ghavami, Tony Becera
Executive Producers : Marshall Rawlings, Douglas Matejka, Michael Lee Jackson
Production companies : Lindsey Moran, Mia Lyon Cherp
Costume Designer : Michele Minailo
Starring Jason Isaacs, Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney
Music by Darren Morze
Sound Designer : Kevin Seaton
Cinematography : Ryan Jackson-Healy
Edited by Yang-Hua Hu
Distributed by Gersh
Release date : January 30, 2021
Running time : 110 minutes

Premiere : jan. 30 - 9:00pm // Second screening : feb. 1 - 4:00pm (local time)

(Source : press release)