Charli XCX Shines with Fake Documentary 'The Moment' at Berlinale
The Berlinale film festival was the stage on Saturday for a special presence: music star Charli XCX, who arrived in the German capital to promote her faux documentary 'The Moment,' in collaboration with director Aidan Zamiri. Both participated in the film's press conference, which took place before the international premiere on Saturday night, drawing a packed room of journalists eager to interview them.
With its world premiere at the Sundance Festival the previous month, 'The Moment' explores the trajectory of a pop star on her rise to global stardom, featuring a renowned cast including Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, Hailey Benton Gates, among others. During the press conference, Charli XCX shared her feelings about the 'Brat' era, emphasizing how the release of the hit album stirred her emotions and public perception of her art. She also commented on her personal experiences in the music industry, which could inspire some of the situations depicted in the film.
Scottish filmmaker Zamiri discussed casting Kylie Jenner for the film, calling her an incredible actress and highlighting the ability to play with elements of real culture. And, regarding the future, Charli XCX declared that the 'Brat' era for her has officially ended, having found a cathartic way to channel her frustrations through the film. The artist also praised the Berlin Film Festival for giving a stage to political and social films, showing her support for visionary filmmakers.
The current edition of the Berlinale has been marked by a less political approach, with figures such as jury president Wim Wenders and various artists avoiding political topics, amid criticism from European journalists and social media users. Renowned Indian author Arundhati Roy even withdrew from participating in the festival in response to Wenders' comments about filmmakers staying away from politics.