DESPITE THE GODS

Press Quotes

"Entertaining beyond its nuts-and-bolts appeal to cinephiles, Despite the Gods owes much of its zip to the funny, passionate and remarkably frank Lynch."
- The Hollywood Reporter

Vozniak’s ability to coax frank testimony from everyone is as impressive as her steady handheld camerawork.
- Variety

Some of the moments will bring you to tears, some will enrage you, some will make you laugh. That’s a testament to Vozniak’s ability to tell the story, and it’s a great story.
- Dread Central

“I felt deeply enthralled with this film. This is a film that will remain in my consciousness as a thought provoking and powerful teaching tool on the horrors and wonders of film making.”
- A Bucket of Corn

"In its fun and tumultuous portrayal of the production of Hisss, Despite the Gods ensures that even the most disastrous work can be the stuff of cult legend."
- Cinema Blographer

"Simply a wonderful film and one of my personal favorites of the festival so far.”
- Toronto Independent Film Examiner

"Despite the Gods is now free to take its place alongside films like “Lost in La Mancha”, and “Overnight” - examining just how quickly a production can spiral out of control.”
- Arrow in the Head

“This film stands alone as a valuable and brutally honest insight into the everyday life of a full-time director and single mother, also providing us with a snapshot into the culture of modern day India, with particular emphasis on the themes of sexuality, poverty and class systems.”
- Filmbiotic

"Vozniak isn’t afraid to show her subject as a vulnerable but strong female who is human in her mistakes and in her emotions, making the battles lost and won that much more compelling."
- Fools View’s with Dr AC

"Despite the Gods is essential viewing for any filmmaker, film fan and anyone with an interest in true documentary filmmaking that puts modern day reality television to shame and avoids the typical ”talking heads” route.”
- Films and Moving Pictures

"A fascinating portrait of a second-generation director."
- Arts Hub

"Vozniak shines a light on this controversial and misunderstood director, and everyone’s falling in love with her. Despite the Gods is a joy from start to finish.”
- Grolsch Film Works