Genuinely engaging. Hilmar makes for a sympathetic heroine. The VFX work impressed me more than I expected.— Joe Botten, Loudandclearreviews
Director Claudio Fäh certainly knows how to choreograph four people stuck on a hot air balloon without it ever feeling monotonous. There are very few movies set expressly in the air, and with that facet in mind, Turbulence already floats above the competition.— Joshatthemovies
Fäh hooks the audience from the get-go. Cast’s portrayal of each is grounded, believable, and effective. Very compelling and rewarding. Heart-pounding suspense that are aided by impressive visuals and cinematography. Turbulence exceeds expectations, a surprise contender to make my Top 10 films-of-the-year list.— Matt Patti, Filmfestivaltoday
Driven by a strong ensemble cast: they transform the cramped balloon basket into a nerve-racking psychological battleground. Fäh stages the events as a gripping chamber piece. Intense performances, surprising twists, and the raw force of nature intertwine, driving the story forward with relentless momentum.— Ilija Glavas, Kinomeister
TURBULENCE
Zach and Emmy’s romantic retreat aboard a hot air balloon takes a terrifying turn when they are highjacked by a sinister third passenger with a link to Zach’s past. As the mystery of their secret relationship is revealed, their spectacular ride becomes a brutal mental chess match and a lethal battle high in the sky.
A collaboration with Altitude Film Entertainment and Phiphen Pictures, starring Hera Hilmar, Jeremy Irvine, Olga Kurylenko and Kelsey Grammer. Lionsgate released in theaters in December 2025
Directed by Claudio Fäh
