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"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

Selected Reviews

Variety:  
"This is a penetrating, highly entertaining portrait of Lynch as an artist and single mother living through the despairing lows and exhilarating highs of filming on the subcontinent.”

IndieWire:  
“A low budget docu-delight. Lynch is the beating, empathic heart of the film, an endearing combination of raw emotional honesty and self-deprecating humor.”

The Hollywood Reporter:  
"An absorbing documentary chronicling the derailment of an ambitious, Bollywood-style filmmaking effort.”

Chicagoist:  
Jennifer Lynch Joins Directorial Disasterporn Hall Of Fame In ’Despite The Gods’

Dread Central:  
Vozniak’s direction and editing are flawless. She has created a deeply entertaining and disturbing film.

Screen Space:
Vozniak captures Lynch's rocky road with a compassionate yet unflinching gaze.

Arts Hub:  
Despite the Gods proves an endearing, engrossing and entertaining exploration of film frustrations on a personal and professional level.

SBS Movies:  
A nightmare film shoot spun into fascinating documentary.

Film Blerg:  
As fascinating as it is to observe the events behind the scenes of a complex international co-production, the film also serves as an intriguing study of Jennifer Lynch as a filmmaker and individual.

Megaphone Oz:  
"Vozniak’s compelling documentary captures the literal blood, sweat and tears involved in the process of making a film.”

Indie Outlook:  
"Jennifer Lynch is a vibrant force of nature"

Entertainment Maven:  
"As a piece of entertainment and as a warning for young filmmakers, Despite the Gods works on both fronts."

Arrow in the Head:  
"DESPITE THE GODS emerges as a fascinating look at just how quickly a film can totally spiral out of control- even if everyone involved has the best intentions.

Popcorn Conversations:
“A no-holds barred look at the behind-the-scenes happenings during the filming of Hisss."

Selected Press

Vice:  
More Than David's Daughter: An Interview with Jennifer Lynch

The Age:  
Indian tale a lesson in cross-cultural divides

Indie Outlook:  
Jennifer Lynch and Penny Vozniak on “Despite the Gods”

AWFJ.org
THE JENNIFER-PENNY CHRONICLES: MAKING HISSS – Chapter One - Eight

Behind the Couch
Despite the Gods (2012)

The Establishing Shot:  
FILMMAKER JENNIFER LYNCH TALKS TO YOURS TRULY IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Cinema Directives:  
Jennifer Lynch tells it like it is

UR Chicago:  
Jennifer Lynch Interview

Spectacular Optical:  
“THEY CALL THEM WITNESSES BECAUSE THEY’VE SEEN THINGS” An interview with Jennifer Chambers Lynch

Times of India:  
I have great respect for Mallika: Penny Vozniak

Q&A’s and Online Interviews

ABC:  
Despite the Gods, a documentary emerges - Interview with Penny Vozniak

Horrorphilia:  
Jennifer Lynch - Despite The Gods Interview

Fantasia:  
Despite the Gods - Jennifer Lynch Interview

Fantasia:  
Despite the Gods Q&A with Jennifer Lynch and Penny Vozniak

Telia Sverige:  
Intervju med Penny Vozniak

International Film Festival of Melbourne:  
Masterclass-Penny-Vozniak

 

Presskit Download

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EPK (Pdf file):
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 Press photos, poster & EPK (Zip file):
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