‘Skywalkers: A Love Story’: Netflix secures documentary post Sundance premiere. Details here
Skywalkers: A Love Story" after its debut at the Sundance Film Festival, featuring the daring exploits of Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, a couple from Moscow.
Premiere and Production
The documentary premiered on January 18 at the Ray Theatre after seven years of production, showcasing the couple's bold acrobatic stunt on the spire of one of the world's tallest buildings.
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Directed and written by Jeff Zimbalist, co-directed by Maria Bukhonina, the film was produced by Zimbalist and Bukhonina, alongside Chris Smith from Library Films and Tamir Ardon from XYZ Films. Nick Spicer from XYZ Films served as the executive producer. XYZ Films and Library Films were co-studios on the All Rise Films production.
Critical Acclaim
Variety's chief film critic, Owen Gleiberman, described «Skywalkers» as a documentary that redefines 'high anxiety,' capturing breathtaking shots of daredevils scaling skyscrapers. The film, set in the world of rooftoppers, weaves a tumultuous love story centered around Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, addressing themes of trust, desire, dread, and transcendence.
Netflix Acquisition
Netflix secured the rights to "Skywalkers: A Love Story" in a deal negotiated by Nate Bolotin and Pip Ngo for XYZ Films. The news of the acquisition was first reported by Deadline.
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Netflix acquired «Skywalkers» after its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The documentary showcases Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus climbing the world's last super skyscraper, blending daring acrobatics with a tumultuous love story.
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