Joel Edgerton on 'The Plague': Unpacking the Chilling Reality of Tween Boys | Cannes 2025
Details
| Title | Joel Edgerton on 'The Plague': Unpacking the Chilling Reality of Tween Boys | Cannes 2025 |
| Author | Music, Film, TV and Pop Culture News |
| Duration | 6:17 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=fLq7Ki4zRog |
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Description
Joel Edgerton dives deep into 'The Plague,' a thriller exploring the complex and sometimes dark social dynamics of adolescent boys at a water polo summer camp.
Discover Edgerton's insights on:
* The 'Lord of the Flies'-esque society of children
* The inherent drama and 'socio-diplomacy' of preteens
* The challenges and rewards of working with young actors
* The film's timely relevance to discussions around masculinity
Learn why Edgerton calls the school experience a 'dangerous place' and compares 'The Plague' to 'Full Metal Jacket.' Get a sneak peek at this standout film from Cannes 2025!
