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It is fascinating to hear how Kuritzkes visualized these relationships and their drama as a literal triangle with distances and angles. Maybe you could try it with other shapes!
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‘Challengers’ (2024)
Drama Without Dialogue
We all know the adage, “Show, don’t tell.” For Kuritzkes, that was quite literal, as much of these characters’ drama plays out wordlessly on the tennis court. But this wouldn’t work without a solid foundation.
Through flashbacks that Kuritzkes weaves into the story, audiences learn how these characters met, what motivates them, and what conflicts push them apart and together. Viewers see the obstacles that they face, their failures and wins, and how those things play into their interactions.
