The Globe and Mail (Toronto) by
It is rare for a first feature to be so well directed, thoughtful and entertaining.
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Canada · 2019
1h 40m
Director Nicole Dorsey
Starring Ella Ballentine, Ryan McDonald, Olivia Scriven, Luke Bilyk
Genre Drama
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The seemingly separate lives of an anxious, disillusioned teen girl and a troubled, alienated man converge fatefully in this haunting exploration of womanhood, isolation, and toxic masculinity, set in 1980s Newfoundland.
The Globe and Mail (Toronto) by
It is rare for a first feature to be so well directed, thoughtful and entertaining.
The Globe and Mail (Toronto) by Brad Wheeler
Tension is built deftly. A dreamy dance scene uses Gowan’s hit song Moonlight Desires to magical effect. Filmmaker Dorsey keeps viewers guessing with her promising debut.
When the creepy conflux of the title occurs, it’s terrifying because its conclusion is unforeseeable. Like life you might say: impossible to predict but nevertheless captivating.
With strong performances and an arresting tone, Black Conflux doesn’t offer anything groundbreaking in terms of its narrative, but is nevertheless a striking calling card for its talented maker.
The Hollywood Reporter by Stephen Dalton
Even if this deceptively artful debut feels a little muted and unpolished in places, it is plainly the work of a skilled filmmaker with ample future potential.
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