Kevin Chneiweiss

Kevin Chneiweiss has got quite the resume, honestly. You might’ve spotted his name in the credits for some wild, thought-provoking films. Let’s talk “Elle” (2016) for a sec—this movie’s no joke. It’s this slick psychological thriller that’ll mess with your head, starring Isabelle Huppert as a woman who refuses to play the victim after a brutal assault. The whole thing just oozes tension and uncomfortable laughs, this weird dance between power and vulnerability. Chneiweiss’s contributions, while behind-the-scenes, helped shape that sharp, unsettling vibe the movie throws at you. Then there’s “Bacurau” (2019), which is a trip and a half. Imagine a small town in Brazil, cut off from the rest of the world, suddenly becoming the target for some twisted “Most Dangerous Game” nonsense. The movie swings between genres—sci-fi, western, horror, you name it—and never lets you settle. It’s political, violent, weirdly funny. Chneiweiss’s hand in the mix adds to that raw, unpredictable energy that just bursts off the screen. Can't forget “Maps to the Stars” (2014), a David Cronenberg production that skewers Hollywood with savage glee. The movie’s packed with damaged celebs, desperate wannabes, and way too much family drama. It’s Hollywood’s glossy surface ripped open to reveal all the rot underneath. Chneiweiss helped deliver that razor-sharp, darkly comic tone—like the film’s always teetering on the edge between tragedy and farce. So yeah, Chneiweiss has been part of some seriously bold, genre-bending films. Each one’s got this edge to it, a willingness to get weird and uncomfortable, and his work definitely pushes them that extra mile.