Beasts of No Nation (film)
| Beasts of No Nation | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Cary Fukunaga |
| Produced by |
Amy Kaufman Riva Marker Daniela Taplin Lundberg |
| Written by | Cary Fukunaga |
| Based on |
Beasts of No Nation by Uzodinma Iweala |
| Starring |
Idris Elba Ama K. Abebrese Grace Nortey David Dontoh Opeyemi Fagbohungbe |
| Music by | Dan Romer |
Production company |
Participant Media Red Crown Productions |
| Distributed by |
Focus Features Netflix |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6 million[1] |
Beasts of No Nation is an upcoming American war drama film directed and written by Cary Fukunaga, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Uzodinma Iweala.[2] The film stars Idris Elba, Ama K. Abebrese, Grace Nortey, David Dontoh and Opeyemi Fagbohungbe.
Principal photography of the film began in the start of June 2014 in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Participant Media and Red Crown Productions are producing, while Netflix will be providing worldwide distribution.
Plot
In a West African country, when civil war tears his family apart and militants kill his father, a young boy named Agu is forced to join a unit of mercenary fighters.
Cast
- Abraham Attah as Agu
- Idris Elba[2]
- Ama K. Abebrese[3]
- Grace Nortey[3]
- David Dontoh[3]
- Opeyemi Fagbohungbe as Sergeant Gaz[4]
Production
On August 20, 2013, Idris Elba joined the cast of the film adaptation. Cary Fukunaga would direct his own script, having worked on it for seven years.[2] Red Crown Productions acts as the financier and producer along with Primary Productions and Parliament of Owls.[2] On May 17, 2014, Participant Media along with Mammoth Entertainment came on board to co-finance the $6 million budgeted film.[1] On June 6, three Ghanaian actors joined the film, include Ama K. Abebrese, Grace Nortey and David Dontoh.[3] Later, Opeyemi Fagbohungbe also joined the film.[4]
Filming
On June 5, 2014, the principal photography of the film was underway in the Eastern Region of Ghana.[5][3][6] The film is being shot at locations in Koforidua and Ezile Bay at Akwidaa.[7]
Music
On October 29, 2014, Cliff Martinez was hired to score the film.[4]
Release
The worldwide distribution rights were bought by Netflix for around $12 million; it will be released simultaneously in theatres and online through its subscription video on demand service.[8] Considering it a violation of the traditional 90-day window of exclusivity to theatres, AMC Cinemas, Carmike Cinemas, Cinemark, and Regal Entertainment—four of the largest theatre chains in the United States, announced that they would boycott Beasts of No Nation—effectively downgrading it to a limited release at smaller and independent theatres.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Frater, Patrick (17 May 2014). "Participant Boarding Idris Elba-Starrer ‘Beasts of No Nation’". variety.com. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Fleming Jr, Mike (20 August 2013). "Idris Elba To Star In Cary Fukunaga-Helmed ‘Beasts Of No Nation’". deadline.com. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Ama K. Abebrese, Grace Nortey and others join Idris Elba in Beast of No Nation Movie". nydjlive.com. 6 June 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Cliff Martinez to Score Cary Fukunaga’s ‘Beasts of No Nation’". filmmusicreporter.com. October 29, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
- ↑ "Pix from Idris Elba’s Beast of no Nation Movie Shoot in Ghana". mycelebrityandi.com. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (27 June 2014). "First Look Photo: Idris Elba In Cary Fukunaga’s ‘Beasts Of No Nation’". deadline.com. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ↑ "Idris Elba to shoot Beasts of No Nation in Ghana". radiotimes.com. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (March 2, 2015). "Netflix Makes Another Bigscreen Splash With ‘Beasts of No Nation’". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Netflix's Beasts of No Nation boycotted by big four US cinema chains". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
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