About ‍the Film

Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are jointly producing adaptations of Yasmina Reza’s critically acclaimed play,​ “The God of Carnage,” wich holds a Guinness World Record as ⁢the⁣ most performed French play worldwide ​ Guinness World ‌Records. The Baltic versions promise a witty and‌ darkly humorous take on the play’s themes,delving into the complexities and hidden secrets within contemporary relationships. The unique co-production involved filming all three national versions concurrently, utilizing identical sets ⁢in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Production is being handled by Centaur Films (Latvia), Apollo⁤ Film Productions (Estonia), and Filmai LT (Lithuania). ​The simultaneous production ⁢approach is ‍designed to highlight both the shared cultural nuances and the distinct national perspectives on the story.

The Premise: ⁢A Dinner Party Gone Awry

The narrative unfolds during a dinner party held⁣ on the night of a full moon eclipse.Seven long-time friends gather, and a⁢ seemingly innocuous game is proposed: each person must‍ place their mobile phone on the table and openly share all incoming calls⁣ and messages. This initial act of openness⁢ quickly spirals into a revealing and perhaps destructive game, exposing deeply guarded secrets and testing ‍the boundaries of their friendships.

Cast and‌ Creative Vision

The Latvian ‍adaptation features a prominent cast ​of local actors, including Dartas Danevičas,⁤ Daina Grūbs, Intars Rešetina-Pētersonas, Linda Kalniņa, Mārtiņš egliens,⁢ Jānis Āmans, Aneta kursīte, and Santa ⁤Breikša. Director Intars‍ Rešetins-Petersson​ describes the story as “a mirror‌ image of today’s values ​​that each of us chooses to live by,”​ emphasizing the game’s role as a crucible for testing the strength of relationships and individual convictions.

Filmmakers anticipate a blend of ⁤sharp dialog and uncomfortable,‍ yet humorous, situations.⁣ The adaptation⁤ aims to resonate with audiences by exploring global themes of honesty, deception,‌ and the​ fragility of social‌ connections in the digital age.

“The God of ⁢Carnage”: A Brief History

Yasmina ‌Reza’s “The God of Carnage” ⁤(originally ⁤titled “Le Dieu du Carnage” in French) premiered in 2006 ⁣and quickly gained international acclaim. The play centers on two sets of parents who meet to discuss a violent altercation between their children. What begins as a polite ​attempt at conflict resolution devolves into a ⁤chaotic and brutally honest confrontation, exposing the hidden aggressions and hypocrisies⁢ beneath⁢ the veneer ⁣of civilized behavior.

The play won a Tony Award for Best Play ⁢in 2009 and has been⁤ translated into over 45 languages. Its enduring ‍popularity stems from its ‌relatable themes and its ability to provoke ⁤uncomfortable but ​necessary conversations about parenting, social norms, ⁢and‍ the darker aspects of human nature.The 2011 film adaptation, “Carnage,” directed by Roman Polanski and starring Kate‌ Winslet,⁣ Christoph Waltz, Jodie ⁤Foster, and John C. ‍Reilly, further cemented the play’s cultural impact