Mimic: Director's Cut

Püha Sõprus in September is dedicated to the 'Three amigos' of Hollywood as they call themselves: Alejandro Gonzalez-Iñarritu, Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón. The second film in the programme is the Director's Cut of Guillermo del Toro's "Mimic" from 1997.

A painful sophomore experience that suffered extreme studio interference, Mimic did at least equip its maker with the knowledge of how to work in Hollywood. A story of genetic engineering gone awry, in which a potential cure for a deadly infant virus unleashes a new mutation into American society, the film highlights many of the themes that are present throughout del Toro’s work: the horror and folly of humanity, and the genuine dangers this poses for children. Screening Director’s Cut, Mimic remains the work of a filmmaker with a potent vision.