Resurrection of a Bastard

Ronnie is not a nice man. In fact, most would say he’s a bastard. A brutal professional thug, he’s the type to murder an innocent bystander and brush it off as “collateral damage.” The man he works for, curiously known only as “James Joyce,” is an equally barbarous crime boss who takes pleasure in telling grotesque allegories. But when Ronnie has a near-fatal encounter with the wrong end of a gun, he wakes up a bit… different. Is this the Ronnie who used to kill in unpredictable fits of rage, or has he changed? Featuring cerebral characters, a tinge of magical realism, and the most bloodcurdling use of a vacuum cleaner in motion picture history, THE RESURRECTION OF A BASTARD is a complex thriller that explores the psyche of a bad, bad man. Guido van Driel’s adaptation of his own graphic novel sizzles with multi-layered performances, dazzling cinematography, and a heart-pounding climax. (In Dutch with subtitles) —C.P.