Neil Burger has directed just about every kind of movie one can think of. Beginning his career with the experimental Interview with the Assassin, Burger went on to direct huge studio films such as Divergent, intimate dramas such as The Lucky Ones (one of my favorites), and hit comedies such as The Upside. Burger’s latest, Inheritance, was a chance to do something he’d never done before and that was direct a globe-trotting espionage thriller. Did I mention it was shot on an IPhone?
Inheritance stars Phoebe Dynevor as Maya, a young woman who is drawn into an international conspiracy by her estranged father after it’s revealed that he is a former spy.
I had a chance to speak with Neil Burger about Inheritance, and we talked about the film’s genesis during the pandemic lockdowns. While others were turning their attention towards staying inside, he was envisioning a story that traveled the world. We talked about the challenges of shooting the film guerrilla style in real world locations, and some of the precarious positions that put Dynevor in. This one was a treat so I hope you’ll check it out!
Inheritance is open in theaters now via IFC Films! Check out the interview below and my review here.
