Knocking balances noise, color, and performance to create a stifling thriller. We speak with director Frida Kempff about the film. Knocking paints a picture of a woman suffering—fragmented, frayed, seeing and hearing things that perhaps aren't really there, drowning in grief. Her new apartment threatens to entomb her, and that knocking coming from a floor above is driving her over the edge. The film stars Cecilia Milocco as Molly, a recently bereaved woman just out of a stay in a psychiatric hospital. When she believes someone in her apartment building needs help, no one believes her. This is the first narrative feature from director Frida Kempff. She has worked previously in documentary and short filmmaking, including an award-winning short film at Cannes with Bathing Micky. To tell the story of a protagonist falling apart, Kempff relied heavily on a vibrant and distinct color palette, complex sound design, and the performance of the lead actor. She shared her insight with No Film School in a Zoom call ahead of Knocking's premiere. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 3 February, 2021