Omni: An Act against Gravity

Synopsis

When a YouTube video of Alexandru Duru's hoverboard flight goes viral, the young engineer sets a Guinness World Record and achieves the recognition he desires. But fame and fortune don't come easily. Often mocked and ostracized (until they achieve their goal), inventors see the world in a distinct way. Duru is no different. The son of Romanian immigrants, he's driven by a desire to achieve the impossible—and to cash in. Exploring the banality of Duru's trial-and-error efforts, director Bogdan Stoica is an artistic risk-taker worthy of his subject. He allows contemplative scenes to develop in real-time with immaculate framing; a natural tension builds as we witness Duru strapping the equivalent of high-speed lawn mower blades to his feet. Avoiding the temptation to sensationalize and thus trivialize his subject, Stoica reveals a rich story about immigration, settlement and the human desire to transcend our physical confines. -Alexander Rogalski (Hot Docs Film Festival)

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Music	Artashes Avetian Ciwan Haco
	Sound	Peter Hostak
Editing	Editor	Bogdan Stoica Catherine Bergeron
Directing	Director	Bogdan Stoica
Crew	Cinematography	Bogdan Stoica
Production	Executive Producer	Catherine Bergeron
	Producer	Catherine Bergeron
Writing	Writer	Bogdan Stoica
Department	Role	Name

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