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Blue Ruin is a 2013 American independent revenge thriller film written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier. Funded partly through Kickstarter, the narrative follows a drifter who embarks on a violent quest for vengeance after learning of his parents' murderer's release from prison. The film is noted for its realistic, practical approach to violence and its avoidance of standard action movie tropes. It won the FIPRESCI prize at the Cannes Film Festival and caters to audiences who appreciate gritty, character-driven crime dramas.
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Why does Dwight begin his revenge in Blue Ruin?
Dwight learns that Wade Cleland, the man he believes killed his parents, is being released from prison. His attempt to kill Wade starts a feud with the wider Cleland family and exposes how unprepared Dwight is for sustained violence.
Who plays Dwight in Blue Ruin?
Macon Blair plays Dwight Evans, a homeless drifter living out of a battered blue Pontiac. Blair later reunited with director Jeremy Saulnier on Green Room.
How was Blue Ruin financed?
The production used Jeremy Saulnier's savings and a successful Kickstarter campaign that sought $35,000. Its limited resources shaped the film's small cast, practical violence, and stripped-down locations.
What did Blue Ruin win at Cannes?
Blue Ruin premiered in the Directors' Fortnight program at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. It received the FIPRESCI critics' prize in that section.
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