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

By Mulder, 05 january 2021

When Marian is on the run, she goes to the only place she knows is safe: her childhood home. She is greeted by her estranged sister, Vivian, a stay-at-home housewife struggling to conceive and on the verge of a failing marriage. Though the two are identical twins, they live opposite lives. Marian’s mysterious return disrupts Vivian’s small-town routine, and the sisters must learn to reconnect and reconcile. When Marian's haunting past finally catches up to her, their separate worlds collide, catapulting both sisters into grave danger.

Returning to the Sundance Film Festival with her feature debut—a continuation of her 2015 short, Superior—director Erin Vassilopoulos works with the same sister actresses (Alessandra and Ani Mesa) to further her exploration of identity. Superior is a visually luscious thriller that keeps the tension tight as the narrative navigates between violent memories and two sisters rediscovering their bond. From the music to the set design, every detail oozes style and intention—and heralds the undeniable arrival of a new voice in American independent cinema.

Synopsis :
On the run, Marian returns to her hometown to hide out with her identical twin sister, Vivian, and in doing so alters the trajectory of both their lives.

Superior (USA)
Directed by Erin Vassilopoulos
Produced by Benjamin Cohen, Grant Curatola, Patrick Donovan
Executive Producers : Pierce Varous, Samantha Zalaznick
Production Designer : Maite Perez-Nievas
Written by Erin Vassilopoulos, Alessandra Mesa
Starring Alessandra Mesa, Ani Mesa, Pico Alexander, Jake Hoffman, Stanley Simons
Music by Jessica Moss
Cinematography : Mia Cioffi Henry
Edited by Jenn Ruff, Erin Vassilopoulos
Release date : January 31, 2021 (sundance)
Running time : 97 minutes

Premiere : jan. 31 - 3:00am // Second screening : feb. 1 - 4:00pm (local time)

(Source : press release)