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Release of Jordan Firstman film Club Kid

Overview

Jordan Firstman has made his feature writing and directing debut with the film Club Kid. The comedy-drama follows Peter, a New York City underground party promoter, whose life changes after discovering he is the father of a 10-year-old boy.

The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a seven-minute standing ovation. Since its premiere, the project has won several honors, including the Grand Prix and Audience Award at the Deauville Film Festival, as well as awards at the Chicago and Hamptons film festivals.

Set within the Brooklyn club scene, the narrative explores the intersection of queer nightlife and the responsibilities of parenthood. Following its festival success, A24 acquired the distribution rights for approximately 17 million dollars. The film features a cast including Cara Delevingne, Diego Calva, and Reggie Absolom.

Following its festival run, Club Kid has earned widespread critical acclaim, currently holding a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have praised the film for its unapologetic queer perspective, its blend of raucous comedy and emotional depth, and Firstman’s performance. The movie is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 6.

Entities

A24 · Cannes Film Festival · Reggie Absolom · Jordan Firstman · Cara Delevingne

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Jordan Firstman's 'Club Kid' receives critical acclaim

    Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut ‘Club Kid’ has achieved a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, earning praise for its queer perspective and emotional depth following its Cannes premiere.

  2. [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Club Kid: Jordan Firstman's directorial debut explores unexpected fatherhood

    Jordan Firstman's directorial debut, Club Kid, follows a New York party promoter navigating unexpected fatherhood in a critically acclaimed comedy-drama.

Sources

actu-science.nouvelobs.com · all4fun.gr · antillesmedia.com · cinema4stelle.it · comicbasics.com · gamefa.com · gq.com · huffingtonpost.fr · indiewire.com · inmagazine.ig.com.br · madmass.it · numero.com · out.com · punchdrunkcritics.com · queerty.com · silverscreenriot.com · telerama.fr · thefilmstage.com · thehoya.com · thriftyminnesota.com · unidivers.fr

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