Moment of Impact (film)

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Moment of Impract
Directed by Julia Loktev
Produced by Melanie Judd
StarringJulia Loktev
Leonid Loktev
Larisa Loktev
CinematographyJulia Loktev
Distributed by Cinemax
Release date
Running time
117 minutes
CountryUnited States

Moment of Impact is a 1998 American documentary film directed by Julia Loktev. [1]

Contents

Premise

The film documents the struggle of Loktev's parents, particularly her mother, following a car accident in 1989 which left Julia's father severely disabled. [2]

Production

The entire film was shot on a Hi8 camera and edited by Loktev. [3]

Reception

For her work, Loktev won the documentary directing award at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. [4]

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References

  1. "Moment of Impact, Julia Loktev's Soul-Baring Debut, Screens Tomorrow". The L Magazine. October 7, 2011.
  2. "FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW; A Tragedy in the Family, A Voyeur in the Family". The New York Times. April 9, 1998.
  3. "A Conversation with Julia Loktev Director of Moment of Impact". Indiewire. May 10, 1999.
  4. "Prison Themes Win Top Awards At Sundance". Chicago Tribune. January 26, 1998.