Sweat

This is ultimately a film about sexual violence in the age of social media influencers. It highlights the artificiality of such peoples public personas and what they may have to deal with but don't share with others . Its quite thought provoking and memorable. Its perhaps a little bleak but its not choc full of gory violence or similar, thankfully, though it won't appeal to many people for understandable reasons, so be aware of the main themes when/if deciding to watch this. I thought the main character was very well portrayed by Magdalena Kolesnik. I imagine there will be many films to come about such popular 'influencers' and what they may deal with as a result of their sudden/apparent rush to fame online. The plot takes some intriguing twists and it reminded me (if slightly) of Promising Young Woman about it, although I should say that the protagonist isn't expressly out for revenge as such. Its a film that ends, if anything, perhaps surprisingly quickly at the end but I'd say its a worthy watch, that didn't feel entirely (or overly) too over the top or exploitative, so yes I'd recommend this film.

An empathic look at life of a lonely influencer (fantastic Kolesnik), struggling to balance the stressful life of fitness guru, first shortcomings of newfound celebrity status and unsatisfying family life. Heartbreaking character study with some unexpectedly dark and sad themes, but leaving trace of hope in the end. Final scenes and the credit song - f-ing amazing.

O problemach, samotności, czuciu się nieistotnym i radzeniu sobie. Rozwleczony. Subtelnie zamiast łopatologicznie. Tragiczne udźwiękowienie. W porządku aktorsko

Sweat works with the art of empathy, the one with which director Magnus Von Horn and star Magdalena Kolesnik work and the empathy they get the viewer to feel about the central character, a woman who sees herself deshumanized by the public she works for, a public that donesn't allow her to feel lonely or to experiene human sensations.

This movie is like Black Mirror but without the killing Ipads.

Very good performance. The movie brings thoughts about the modern aspect of celebrities.

Moving and intriguing to see how von Horn orchestrates a major life theme today - the painful unconscious fears about lovability seeping out beyond superficially glamorous personas and lifestyle patterns of living out your life online, as the lead female character does. The plasma TV is indeed far too big for the room in which people gather - is part of our humanity dominated and flattened by screen-based, online living? The scenario with the bleeding, beaten up guy being sick all over the hospital reception window and floor seems to represent invisible forces stemming from wounds that are ultimately impossible to suppress. Blood and sick on the sequinned dress tarnishing the glittering appearance of pleasure. The tv interviewers' and sponsors' reactions of ikkiness and wish to disassociate symbolise a wider unease with being emotionally honest - which means a messy departure from the narrow script of achievement no-one can ultimately live up to - about psychological difficulties of living in today's surface-obsessed world...Close human connection involves risk and trauma, but, as the woman's action in helping the guy get treatment shows, is a reality deal we cannot afford to massively compromise on in the name of fame and success if we are going to stay fully human and compassionate about each other. Look forward to seeing how von Horn's oeuvre evolves further..