A dark comedy titled 'I Don't Understand You' draws its inspiration from the adoption journey of a filmmaker duo.
Kickin' it Chaotically: A Blood-soaked Comedy Expresses Unconditional Love
Behind the twisted scenes of a bloody horror-comedy lies an extraordinary tribute to a 5-year-old child. Directors Brian Crano and David Joseph Craig crafted the gripping film, I Don’t Understand You, as a eccentrically heartfelt homage to their own little one.
In the thick of the pandemic, the couple embarked on an unusual therapeutic exercise, penning a semi-autobiographical script while battling the fatigue of family life. A sincere, heart-wrenching drama didn't appeal to them - instead, they forged a lighthearted comedy that descends into madness, complete with copious corpses.
This Saturday, the film hits theaters, starring Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells portraying characters inspired by Crano and Craig. The duo even stepped behind the camera to co-direct the movie, pouring their emotions, struggles, and offbeat humor into the project.
The story unfolds much like the real-life Crano and Craig's journey to parenthood, dwelling on their harrowing adoption odyssey marred by fraud and years of fruitless attempts. Just as the marriage teetered on the brink of despair, they received an unexpected phone call that ignited a spark of hope - a birth mother sought them out. Coincidentally, this momentous news arrived as they prepared for their 10th anniversary trip to Italy.
Unfortunately, their getaway was fraught with calamities - a car wreck in a vicious rainstorm, a charming old Italian woman who turned out to be a lifesaver, and consistent misunderstandings due to the language barrier. These mishaps mirrored the duo's inner turmoil and uncertainty, their fear amplified by the cacophony of unknown cultural norms.
As the couple shared their peculiar story with their friend and future producer - actor and filmmaker Joel Edgerton - he supplied the necessary push to get the ball rolling. But how did Crano and Craig go from portraying themselves with relatable humor, to creating a murderous couple? By incorporating their unusual coping mechanism into their film, the story became exquisitely, if bizarrely, aligned with their experiences.
"We navigated our personal trauma through the lens of dark comedy, finding solace in each other's laughter," Craig confessed. "We felt compelled to tell this story, in all its chaotic absurdity." Crano agreed, adding, "Subverting the clichéd tear-jerker adoption movie was essential to our unique vision."
So sit back, buckle up, and prepare for a gory, hilarious, and weirdly heartwarming ride in I Don’t Understand You. As Kroll and Rannells bring the real-life directors' story to life, Cramo and Craig's love for their child shines through in every blood-soaked frame.
- Despite the grim subject matter of the movie, 'I Don’t Understand You', its creators, Brian Crano and David Joseph Craig, infused it with offbeat humor, reflecting their own coping mechanism during difficult times.
- Amidst the chaos of Hollywood and the backdrop of pandemic, the blood-soaked comedy, 'I Don’t Understand You', is a testament to the love of California-based directors for their little one, a profound tribute hidden beneath its eccentric layers.
- The story of 'I Don’t Understand You' mirrors the directors' real-life journey to parenthood, filled with mishaps, language barriers, and inner turmoil, all eventually leading to unconditional love.
- The entertainment industry, embroiled in the backdrop of COVID-19, continues to churn out unexpected gems like 'I Don’t Understand You', a seamless blend of movies-and-tv genres, offering a unique blend of horror, comedy, and drama amidst the Hollywood landscape of Los Angeles.
