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Cannes Sensation: The Plague Explores Childhood Cruelty

5/17/2025

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Charlie Polinger's debut film, *The Plague*, made waves at Cannes 2023, immersing viewers in the haunting world of a 2003 water polo camp. Through gripping performances by Everett Blunck and Kayo Martin, the film delves into the dark realities of bullying and social conformity, blending horror with a heartfelt coming-of-age story that resonates with the pain of childhood cruelty.

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Story summary

Charlie Polinger's debut film, *The Plague*, made waves at Cannes 2023, immersing viewers in the haunting world of a 2003 water polo camp. Through gripping performances by Everett Blunck and Kayo Martin, the film delves into the dark realities of bullying and social conformity, blending horror with a heartfelt coming-of-age story that resonates with the pain of childhood cruelty.