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      Kiss the Future

      Released Feb 23 1h 43m Documentary War List
      100% Tomatometer 20 Reviews 97% Audience Score 50+ Ratings KISS THE FUTURE, directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain, story by Bill Carter and Cicin-Sain, screenplay by Carter, based on his memoir: "Fools Rush In," is the story of defiance amid the 1990s siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War. The film focuses on a vibrant underground community who used music and art to effect change and garner global attention by ultimately inspiring an American aid worker to reach out to the world's biggest band U2 to help raise awareness of the devastating conflict. KISS THE FUTURE follows the band's promise to perform a post-war concert that saw U2 play to over 45,000 local fans in a liberated city, a show that lives on as a joyous collective memory for the people of Sarajevo. Read More Read Less Watch on Paramount+ Stream Now

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      Robert Abele Los Angeles Times In its brisk pace, well-deployed song choices and storytelling energy, “Kiss the Future” is skillful at avoiding seeming like an ode to U2 even though the band’s involvement fills over half the movie. Feb 26, 2024 Full Review Nicolas Rapold New York Times This is history told through emotions as much as through well-documented events, conveying both the resilience of Sarajevans and the power of pop music (without falling into too much celebrity self-regard). Feb 22, 2024 Full Review Steve Pond TheWrap "Kiss the Future” is a portrait of a city and a people who used culture to fight back; it’s also the story of a rock ‘n’ roll band exploring the limits of how its music can impact the real world. Feb 24, 2023 Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht A fascinating doc, even if the parts of the documentary about the Balkan wars are much more interesting than the U2 parts Rated: 4/5 May 9, 2024 Full Review Christie Cronan Common Sense Media Through interviews, storytelling, and U2 concert clips, director Nenad Cicin-Sain creates a dynamic narrative that inspires hope while also serving as a haunting reminder of how history tends to repeat itself. Mar 11, 2024 Full Review Tynan Yanaga Film Inquiry Kiss The Future is a glimmer of what the world can be when we are one — united by the communal goodness and beauty of art. Mar 2, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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      wendy j Incredible documentary about one of the most horrible times in history. We must always look to the tragedy in Sarajevo to remember to have hope. U2 played an incredible role in getting information out to the world...they have never backed down for a righteous cause. So many people cared enough to keep on trying...this is a documentary everyone needs to see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/04/24 Full Review John H Good documentary with people who were actually there. My fiance thought it was a little hard to follow. Good story about U2. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review USAPatriot FJBLGB Get rid of Clinton and this is a 4.25 to 4.50 production . Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/01/24 Full Review Kathy D A touching look at an incredible time in history and use of music in the film. The people involved leave impressions and personal perspectives on the events. U2 fans will enjoy the concert coverage. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/11/24 Full Review Jo S Movie was powerful and well done. This doc should be up for an award! This is a must watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/10/24 Full Review Paul F This is an amazing film. I've watched the film twice and it is beautifully filmed with incredible archival footage. The end brought me to tears. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis KISS THE FUTURE, directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain, story by Bill Carter and Cicin-Sain, screenplay by Carter, based on his memoir: "Fools Rush In," is the story of defiance amid the 1990s siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War. The film focuses on a vibrant underground community who used music and art to effect change and garner global attention by ultimately inspiring an American aid worker to reach out to the world's biggest band U2 to help raise awareness of the devastating conflict. KISS THE FUTURE follows the band's promise to perform a post-war concert that saw U2 play to over 45,000 local fans in a liberated city, a show that lives on as a joyous collective memory for the people of Sarajevo.
      Director
      Nenad Cicin-Sain
      Producer
      Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Sarah Anthony, Ned O'Hanlon
      Screenwriter
      Bill S. Carter
      Distributor
      Fifth Season
      Production Co
      Fifth Season, Artists Equity
      Genre
      Documentary, War
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 23, 2024, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 7, 2024
      Runtime
      1h 43m
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