Sundance 2011: Images from Shunji Iwai's VAMPIRE

A few images have been released for a the English language film Vampire, set to premiere at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. The movie comes from director Shunji Iwai. The film stars Kevin Zeggers and Amanda Plummer. This movie sounds like it's going to be really good. It definitely isn't what you would expect from a film called Vampire, but that's what I like about it. This films story and plot come from outside of the box.

Here's the official Sundance synopsis for the film:

Not all of those amongst us who crave blood are vampires, and not all vampires crave blood. For those of you expecting anything remotely resembling Twilight, Nosferatu, or Bela Lugosi, Vampire may not be your cup of the red elixir of life. . . . Simply put, Vampire gives new meaning to the word "vampire."

Simon seems like a fairly normal, average young man who's devoted to his teaching job and ailing mother. Underneath the surface, however, things are not what they seem. Simon hunts through online chat rooms and message boards, searching for the perfect girl: beautiful, shy, and suicidal. Simon has a particular condition: he is compelled to drink blood.

Acclaimed Japanese director Iwai Shunji demonstrates that he is a master of cinematic storytelling in any language. Breathtaking, lyrical camera movement and unconventional framing capture beautifully macabre images while the evocative music and sound design complete the sensory tour de force. The terrific ensemble cast stretches out of its comfort zone and syncs up perfectly with Iwai's dark vision, which explores the essence of existence and what drives some to end it.

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