Martin Cid
“Summer of Violence” sets the stage for an enchanting initiation journey of a young girl named Noemi, who is filled with dreams and must also come to grips with the harsh realities of life. This film beautifully encapsulates Noemi’s voyage towards maturity which is stripped of her dreams and her struggle to harmoniously merge her fantasies with the rugged reality she faces.
In essence, “Summer of Violence” brilliantly portrays a journey into adulthood set in the backdrop of a memorable summer in the 90s, teeming with adventure.
The film, “Summer of Violence” is directed by the talented Nicki Micheaux, who marks her directorial debut. Despite being a novice director, her long-standing acting career reflects in her directorial style, skillfully allowing the characters to take center stage. Nicki Micheaux has crafted a character-driven film with a stirring screenplay, while keenly focusing on every aspect.
Taking the limelight in every frame is the young and effervescent Kasey Inez, who seizes this opportunity to construct a character who valiantly strives to preserve her innocence amidst the senseless violence that encapsulates that summer. Kasey Inez has showcased her exceptional acting prowess, promising a bright future in the industry. Her portrayal as the protagonist in her third film is sure to pave the way for many more opportunities.
A special mention goes out to Damon Gupton who brilliantly played Noemi’s father, a challenging role where he aims to preserve tradition in his daughter and strives to protect her from the world. He too must grow and adapt to these hard-hitting circumstances. Madhulika Krishnan, portraying Noemi’s friend who harbors more than just friendship for her, adds more depth to the script through her compelling performance.
“Summer of Violence” weaves together a poignant story filled with the innocence of poetry and the struggle for beauty. Noemi’s dreams of writing poetry in a world engrossed with true crime stories are beautifully juxtaposed. The hand-held camera scenes and sequences filmed for high realism beautifully blend with the romantic elements, creating a visually stunning film.
“Summer of Violence” artfully contrasts dreams and realities into a realistic, dramatic, and precise portrait that will transport you to an unforgettable summer in the life of a young girl.
“Summer of Violence” is a film designed to be felt more than analyzed, encouraging viewers to perceive it through a different lens and, in a way, revert to the times in our lives when we were much more naive. Enjoy the journey!
“Summer of Violence”: Cast and producers
The lead cast includes Kasey Inez, Jahking Guillory, Madhulika Krishnan, Pedro Correa, and Damon Gupton. Micheaux produced with Efuru Flowers, Maureen P. Motley, Sean Riggs, Stelio Savante and Brian Mitchell. The Executive Producers are Nicki Micheaux, Johnny Wimbrey, Brian Mitchell, Nicki Micheaux, Sonya Marchand, Crystal Wimbrey, Psalms Wimbrey and Hannah Wimbrey
