New Doc 'Time and Water' Makes Splash

The specialized film market is buzzing with the successful opening of the documentary "Time and Water." The film, distributed by 1-2 Special, garnered $8,048 from a single screen in New York during its debut weekend. This impressive per-screen average propelled it to the eighth position on the weekend's top 10 specialized releases chart.

This initial success suggests a promising trajectory for "Time and Water," which is being positioned to potentially replicate the box office performance of director Sara Dosa's previous documentary, "Fire of Love." The film is noted for its contemplative nature, being described as a poetic tribute to a glacier, making a slow and deliberate rollout ideal for its subject matter. It is set to expand its release to Los Angeles and San Francisco on June 5.

Meanwhile, the top spot on the specialized chart was claimed by "Tuner," which has expanded its run to 452 screens and amassed $1.72 million in its latest weekend, bringing its cumulative domestic total to $1.87 million. Another 1-2 Special release, "Silent Friend," secured the second position, adding $30,957 in its fourth week, for a total of $307,142. Other notable specialized releases this week included Kino Lorber's "The Currents" and Film Movement's "Renoir."