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Charli XCX’s Mockumentary ‘The Moment’ Debuts at Sundance Ahead of Jan. 30 Theatrical Release

Charli frames the A24 satire as a pivot from her ‘brat’ breakout toward broader screen work.

Overview

  • The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, drawing heavy interest and a split critical response.
  • Directed by Aidan Zamiri and co-written with Bertie Brandes, the A24-backed feature casts Charli as a fictionalized version of herself.
  • Reviews praise Charli’s performance but question the movie’s tone and structure, reflecting a polarized festival reception.
  • The story satirizes fame and industry pressures, reflecting Charli’s choice to reject a conventional concert film after her Brat tour.
  • Alexander Skarsgård plays a domineering director, with Rosanna Arquette, Rachel Sennott, Kate Berlant and others in the ensemble, as A24 readies a Jan. 30 U.S. release.