The Plague' director Charlie Polinger talks his 2025 Cannes premiere, which takes a harrowing look at a boys water polo summer camp.

Charlie Polinger Panelists: Charlie Polinger (director/screenwriter), Joel Edgerton (actor/producer) Logline: At an all-boys water polo camp, a socially awkward 12-year-old is pulled into a cruel ...

By Lovia Gyarkye Arts & Culture Critic Key performances carry The Plague and alleviate the occasional ... including the boys’ coach Daddy Wags (Joel Edgerton, in a brief but effective turn).

The Plague, a world premiere today in the Un ... the camp counselor nicely played in a supporting role by Joel Edgerton, who also is a producer. But he can only do so much, and you know boys ...

By Mia Galuppo Film Writer “I have two almost 4-year-olds, and I’m quite powerful and influential in certain circles, but not with two 4-year-olds,” says Joel Edgerton. “Kids run their own ...

Polinger does strong work with his young cast Premiering in Un Certain Regard, The Plague should attract buyers thanks to the presence of Joel Edgerton, who serves as producer and also portrays ...

“The Plague,” marks Polinger’s feature directorial debut. It follows Ben (Everett Blunck), a young boy at a water polo summer camp for boys headed by an adult male instructor (Joel Edgerton).

Key performances carry The Plague and alleviate the occasional ... including the boys' coach Daddy Wags (Joel Edgerton, in a brief but effective turn). Ben watches the others too, and he quickly ...

The Plague looks like it inevitably is going ... Cast: Everett Blonck, Kenny Rasmussen, Kayo Martin, Joel Edgerton, Lucas Adler, Caden Burris, Elliott Heffernan, Nicolas, Rasovan, Lennox Espy ...

Key performances carry The Plague and alleviate the occasional ... including the boys’ coach Daddy Wags (Joel Edgerton, in a brief but effective turn). Ben watches the others too, and he quickly ...