Robin Ostlund and the “Sad Triangle” have reunited for the first time since the sudden and sudden death of young star Sharlby Dean earlier this month.
The satirical black comedy, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes just four months ago, premiered in North America at the Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday night — just 15 days after 32-year-old Dean died of an unexpected illness. in New York on August 29.
“It is a very emotional examination for us because of our colleague Charby Dean, one of the main actors who passed away 15 days ago. We wanted you to be here by our side, to share in this wonderful moment,” Ostlund said while introducing the film. Joined on stage by co-stars Harris Dickinson and Dolly de Leon, who were clearly moved by the moment and hugged each other.
“I want to say a few words about Sharpie,” the director continued. “She was a very caring co-worker and someone who really elevated everyone on set, bringing out the best in everyone. You’ll also see that she was a very meticulous actress. So take a closer look at her performance in this movie.
“We want the three of us to dedicate this examination to her family and to Sharpay, in order to honor her work,” Ostlund said. “I am 100% sure that Charpy would like us to have a really great night here. This will be an important night for her as well, to introduce the film to a North American audience.”
At the time of her death, Dean was reported to have had a chest infection. An official cause of death was not revealed.
The Triangle of Grief was Dean’s first major film. The South African actor and model starred opposite Dickinson as a celebrity fashion couple invited on a cruise for the wealthy, which at first seems like a paradise for social media influencers. However, they soon discover that their fellow shipmates include a Russian businessman, a British arms dealer, a Marxist captain, and other criminals. Dynamic power shifts on the ship and class struggle emerges.
Dickinson on Tuesday praised Dean in a social media post, writing that “in the short time we’ve known and worked with each other, you’ve made a huge impact.”
“Kind and generous in ways people only hope they will be. I will miss you my friend. See you on the other side,” the British actor wrote.
Filipino actress De Leon, star of the movie, honored Dean days after her death in a lengthy Instagram post. “This big hope in my heart may never recover. It hurts so bad I’ll never be ready to say goodbye. So I’ll see you around the corner. Meanwhile, don’t finish all the french fries and chocolate, okay? Save some for me.”
The crowd-pleasing “Triangle of Sadness” was a huge hit at the Cannes Film Festival and is set to be released in the United States on October 8. Neon swooped in on the film for nearly $8 million in a competitive process that also included buyers like A24. After Toronto, “Triangle of Sadness” will screen at the New York Film Festival.
Ostlund’s previous films, the leading contemporary Swedish director and producer, include “Force Majeure” in 2014 and “The Square” which won the Palme d’Or in 2017. “Triangle of Sadness” marks his English-language debut.
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