Schrader Explores Dark Desire in New Thriller

Paul Schrader is returning to the erotic thriller genre with "Non Compos Mentis," a film set to begin production in New York this spring. The movie delves into the lives of two privileged brothers grappling with their mother's descent into dementia. Their fragile relationship is further strained when one brother begins a consuming affair, leading to a volatile love triangle.

This dynamic ignites themes of obsession, betrayal, and a fierce struggle for control over the family's wealth. Schrader, known for exploring men testing their own limits, stated that in this film, control becomes an illusion with destructive consequences. David Gonzales is producing, emphasizing the examination of how desire can destabilize family power structures.

Fortitude Films is introducing "Non Compos Mentis" to potential buyers at the upcoming European Film Market. The film features a cast including Liam Hemsworth, Josh Jones, and Sasha Pidgeon. Hemsworth is known for "The Witcher," Jones for his Cannes Best Actor win, and Pidgeon for her Tony-nominated role in "Stereophonic."