In this Cannes-selected drama, beloved fitness influencer Sylwia seemingly has it made: hundreds of thousands of social media followers, endorsement...
In this Cannes-selected drama, beloved fitness influencer Sylwia seemingly has it made: hundreds of thousands of social media followers, endorsement deals, photo spreads in magazines. But as she starts to share more and more online, the rising pressure from concerned sponsors and increasingly obsessive fans forces her to confront her deepest insecurities and the exhaustive demands of her lifestyle.
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"Kolesnik’s star power is as radiant as the character she plays, smoothing over some of the film’s missteps to keep us invested..."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"Sharp, perceptive, and ultimately ruthless..."
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Independent
Independent"The story rises above caricatures to offer potent and often moving commentary on the gulf between validation and affection..."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"A distinctly compelling watch."
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Little White Lies
Little White Lies"It could so easily have been patronising, but it feels honest."
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Time Out
Time Out"A story with... nuance, sophistication and genuine moral curiosity..."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"Despite some interesting touches (Sweat) promises much more in terms of shock and character insight than it ever really delivers..."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Kolesnik... singlehandedly elevates the movie above its rather straightforward narrative trajectory."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"Kolesnik is as irresistible as an energy bar, exploring the Insta-queen’s shallow depths with cunning sincerity..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"A hard, glistening study of life on the hamster wheel of Instagram celebrity..."
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Variety
VarietySweat | Details
- Rating
- MA15+, Strong themes, sexual violence, violence and nudity
- Runtime
- 106
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- Poland, Sweden
