The Year of the Everlasting Storm

About The Year of the Everlasting Storm

"The Year of the Everlasting Storm" is a 2021 Anthology film featuring seven segments from acclaimed directors, capturing the shared experiences of our unprecedented times as the world navigates through a pandemic. The unique narrative weaves together unforgettable moments and offers a reflective commentary on the human condition.

Making / Production

This anthology movie has been produced by Neon and was directed by seven renowned directors with a uniquely personal viewpoint to tell an intimate global story. The directors involved are Apichatpong Weerasethakul, David Lowery, Dominga Sotomayor, Jafar Panahi, Laura Poitras, Malik Vitthal, and Anthony Chen. The project allowed each filmmaker to present stories inspired by life's lockdown phase, thus giving a universal yet original feel to each segment.

Actors

• Narges Rashidi plays the lead in Jafar Panahi’s segment and brings compelling emotional depth to her character’s isolation and fear during the quarantine.
• Jan Miskey showcases a profound performance as a paranoid man in the world under lockdown in Laura Poitras's segment.
• Jojo Saguin captures the innocence yet maturity of a young boy experiencing the pandemic in Anthony Chen’s segment.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite being separated by continents, each director filmed their parts at home using technology available to them, demonstrating a remarkable feat of international collaboration during a global crisis.
• The movie was created during the global lockdown phase due to the Covid-19 pandemic, hence the title "The Year of the Everlasting Storm".

Quotes

• "It's an everlasting storm, but we'll weather it together."
• "In the quiet, we found strength."

Music, Soundtrack

• The original score of the movie complements the narrative perfectly, intensifying its emotional arc.
• Impressive sound design captures the nuance of life in lockdown, from the ubiquitous news broadcasts to the eerie silence of the empty streets.