Hugo Keijzer
Film Review: The Occupant is a haunting survivalist sci-fi that details one’s own grief and mortal acceptance
On the surface, Hugo Keijzer‘s The Occupant appears as if it’ll be another entrant in the survivalist drama genre, focusing on a young woman, seemingly out of her depth as she battles the elements of an unflinching nature. The Georgia-Russia border serves as the primary setting, with Ella Balinska‘s Abby serving as Keijzer’s focal point,…
Interview: Director Hugo Keijzer and Ella Balinska on their harrowing sci-fi thriller The Occupant; “Not a lot of directors have the bravery to push, not just another actor, but another human being to really feel those emotions.”
Desperate to save her sister, Abby (Ella Balinska) takes a dangerous job in the remote Georgian wilderness. Stranded in the mountains after her helicopter crashes, she finds hope through a mysterious helper radioing from nearby. As he guides her through the harsh conditions, Abby struggles to survive, and her grip on reality falters until she…