Sundance 2024: Jesse Eisenberg Takes a Trip to Poland in 'A Real Pain'

Actor Jesse Eisenberg is one of many actors who have made the leap into filmmaking, making his feature directorial debut with the film When You Finish Saving the World that premiered in 2022 at the Sundance Film Festival. That one was quickly forgotten, despite some solid performances. As talented as he certainly is as actor, he's still honing his craft behind the lens. Eisenberg returned to the 2024 Sundance Film Festival to premiered his second feature titled A Real Pain, and this is the one he's going to be really remembered for. The title seems to be a clear riff on the phrase "a real pain in the ass", referring to one of the characters in the film. However, there is an additional layered meaning that only becomes apparent once you've seen the film, connecting deep with what Eisenberg is trying to express with his script. It's one of the best films at Sundance that has remained on the top of my mind even after watching many films following the premiere. // Continue Reading ›

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