Overview
- Charli XCX’s mockumentary The Moment held its world premiere Jan. 23 at Sundance’s Eccles Center Theater in Park City, Utah.
- The A24-backed film, directed by Aidan Zamiri and co-written with Bertie Brandes, features Charli playing a fictionalized version of herself as a rising pop star preparing for an arena tour.
- Early critical response is divided, with praise for Charli’s screen presence alongside criticism of the film’s tone, structure and accessibility.
- At a festival Q&A, Charli said she is “wanting Brat to stop and pivot,” positioning the project as a move toward more film work.
- The ensemble includes Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, Rachel Sennott and Kate Berlant, with original music from A.G. Cook and Shygirl; A24 will release it in U.S. theaters on Jan. 30, with UK and Ireland dates on Feb. 20.