“I’m just going to say it right now, this is the best film I’ve seen this year”
— UK FILM REVIEW PODCAST
the ego death of queen cecilia
CRIME THRILLER
In an effort to get back to the top, a washed-up YouTube star decides to blackmail an old high school rival. But when things go awry, she finds herself ensnared by a group of neo-nazis, trafficking drugs across the Texas / Mexico border.
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“a brilliant film, one that is an absolute must-see.”
NERDS THAT GEEK
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"A gripping look at influencer culture... let’s hope for a broad release in 2025."
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
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“A quietly powerful ending to an accomplished piece, one of the best films in recent memory about the underside of easy fame.”
JIM SCHEMBRI
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“This is a superb piece of indie cinema storytelling, a deeply personal character study, but one which draws on a wealth of modern obsessions, affordances and dilemmas to weave a highly effective story.”
WARPED PERSPECTIVE
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“Beier directs like a true maverick"
FILM THREAT
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“Jo Schaeffer's portrayal of Cecilia is nothing short of mesmerizing”
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