Premiere of Rust: Memory of the tragic camera woman Hutchins

Premiere of Rust: Memory of the tragic camera woman Hutchins

Today the cinematic contribution "Rust" celebrates its world premiere as part of the "Camerimage" film festival in Poland. This moment is of particular importance after the tragic events on the film set, in which the camera woman Halyna Hutchins was fatally injured in October 2021. The US director Joel Souza, who will be present at the premiere, has already announced, while the painful memory of the incident leaves a dark side above the event.

During the filming of "Rust" on a ranch in Santa Fe there was a fatal incident. The main actor and producer Alec Baldwin handled a weapon for a rehearsal that should prove to be fatal. Hutchins was hit by a real floor, while Souza was also injured by the projectile. The still unexplained question of how sharp ammunition could get on the set has led to a variety of discussions and legal steps. As reported, Hutchins left a husband and a little son.

legal consequences and compensation

The weapon master at the set, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for negligent killing at the beginning of last year. Despite the conviction, the question of the origin of the sharp ammunition remains unresolved. Baldwin himself was also charged with negligent killing, but the trial was suddenly hired in July after its defenders accused the public prosecutor's office.

Another aspect of this tragedy is the civil lawsuit, which was submitted by Hutchins' parents and sister against Baldwin and other participants. This lawsuit aims at compensation for the pain suffered due to the loss of Hutchins. At the same time, Matthew Hutchins, the widower of the late camera, had already achieved an out -of -court settlement with Baldwin and the production company, but reports that there may have been irregularities, which could possibly lead to another lawsuit.

rotary continuation and artistic heir

Despite the tragic circumstances, the shooting of “Rust” in 2023 in the US state of Montana continued. Baldwin plays the role of the bandit Harland Rust, who is on the run from bounty hunters with his grandson. The widow of Hutchins, Bianca CLINE, took responsibility for the camera work at the request of the widows and continued the legacy of her colleague. According to the festival managers, the film is shown in Torun, since Hutchins always emphasized before the start of filming that this was their lifelong dream.

The "Camerimage" festival director Kazimierz Suwala expressed that the presence of Hutchins' parents and sister may depend on the premiere whether she can leave her home country, which is in the war. Therefore, it remains to be seen how the emotional and legal tensions around this case will develop. For more information on this topic, K.AT's article contains concise details that shed light on the circumstances of the incident.