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Q&A with Jessica Chastain, Oscar Isaac and writer/director J.C. Chandor of A MOST VIOLENT YEAR.
Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety
Synopsis
A MOST VIOLENT YEAR is a searingcrime drama set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically themost dangerous year in the city’s history. From acclaimed writer/director J.C.Chandor, and starring Oscar Isaac (INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS) and Jessica Chastain (ZERO DARK THIRTY), this gripping story plays out within a maze of rampantpolitical and industry corruption plaguing the streets of a city in decay. J.C.Chandor’s third feature examines one immigrant’s determined climb up a morallycrooked ladder, where simmering rivalries and unprovoked attacks threaten hisbusiness, family, and - above all - his own unwavering belief in therighteousness of his path. With A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, Chandor journeys in a boldnew direction, toward the place where best intentions yield to raw instinct,and where we are most vulnerable to compromise what we know to be right.
Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety
Synopsis
A MOST VIOLENT YEAR is a searingcrime drama set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically themost dangerous year in the city’s history. From acclaimed writer/director J.C.Chandor, and starring Oscar Isaac (INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS) and Jessica Chastain (ZERO DARK THIRTY), this gripping story plays out within a maze of rampantpolitical and industry corruption plaguing the streets of a city in decay. J.C.Chandor’s third feature examines one immigrant’s determined climb up a morallycrooked ladder, where simmering rivalries and unprovoked attacks threaten hisbusiness, family, and - above all - his own unwavering belief in therighteousness of his path. With A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, Chandor journeys in a boldnew direction, toward the place where best intentions yield to raw instinct,and where we are most vulnerable to compromise what we know to be right.