KVIFF 2018: Tverdovskiy's 'Jumpman' is a Compelling Tale of Dignity

“There are those who jump, and those who make others jump.” This line from the film is the one line that sums up the entire story and why it’s being told, and it’s a meaningful statement, one that should resonate with every single person no matter where they’re from. Jumpman is a Russian drama about a boy who is born with a rare disease that prevents him from feeling any pain – though everything else functions as usual. It’s the latest film made by Russian filmmaker Ivan I. Tverdovskiy (Corrections Class, Zoology) and it’s an intimate, indie drama made with an intense focus on the main character, a compelling tale of dignity and integrity and humanity. It’s an impressive, captivating film that I really enjoyed, even though it’s cynical and depressing, there’s hope found in the heart of this young boy. The filmmaking pulls us deep into that story. ›››

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