Coming soon from Indican Pictures and up-and-coming filmmaker Alena Lodkina is the chilling psychological drama, Petrol. Lodkina’s follow-up to her debut Strange Colours is an atmospheric exploration of friendship, identity, and the flimsy boundary between reality and imagination.
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Petrol follows the story of Eva, a film student in Melbourne, whose fascination with the enigmatic artist Mia draws her into a world where the line between art and life begins to blur. As the two women’s lives intertwine, Eva’s journey becomes one of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of identity and the often surreal interplay between personal perception and reality.
In our exclusive clip, the two women have a strange confrontation.
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In Petrol, Lodkina’s direction shines through her careful balance of atmosphere, character, and emotion. Emphasizing a meditative style over traditional narrative structure, the film delves deeply into the interior worlds of its characters, creating a contemplative and almost surreal cinematic experience. Lodkina’s trademark dreamlike visuals, paired with the film’s subtle psychological tension, craft a haunting and immersive experience for the viewer.
Nathalie Morris (Black Christmas) and Hannah Lynch (The Wilds) star in the film.
Petrol is now available on VOD.
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