Queen of Earth
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| Directed by | Alex Ross Perry |
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| Music by | Keegan DeWitt |
| Cinematography | Sean Price Williams |
| Edited by | Robert Greene & Peter Levin |
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| Distributed by | IFC Films |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Queen of Earth is a 2015 American psychological thriller film directed and written by Alex Ross Perry. The film stars Elisabeth Moss, Katherine Waterston and Patrick Fugit.
Plot
Catherine and Virginia, two women who grew up together, spend a week together at a lake house retreat, as they did the previous year. This time, however, Catherine's mood (and possibly her sanity) has been affected by the death of her father, as well as the ending of a relationship, and the women realize they have drifted apart.
Cast
- Elisabeth Moss as Catherine Hewitt
- Katherine Waterston as Virginia 'Ginny' Lowell
- Patrick Fugit as Rich
- Kentucker Audley as James
- Keith Poulson as Keith
- Kate Lyn Sheil as Michelle
Production
On July 30, 2014, it was announced that Alex Ross Perry would direct the psychological thriller film which he wrote about two women at a beach house, in which Elisabeth Moss would star as lead, while Joe Swanberg would be producer.[1] On August 21, Michelle Dockery joined the film to star as lead opposite Moss.[2] On September 17, Katherine Waterston was added to the cast to replace Dockery for her role, which Dockery exited due to scheduling conflicts.[3] On September 18, Patrick Fugit was cast to play a friend of one of the women in the film, who also comes to beach to spend time with her.[4] Perry would also produce the film along with Swanberg and Adam Piotrowicz.[4]
Filming
Filming was underway in New York City on September 17, 2014.[3][4]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 7, 2015.[5] Shortly after, it was announced IFC Films had acquired distribution rights to the film.[6] The film was released on August 26, 2015, in a limited release and through video on demand.[7]
Reception
It has a score of 77% on Metacritic based on 21 reviews.[8] On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 91% approval rating out of 56 reviews; the average rating is 7.6/10. The site's consensus reads: " Led by a searing performance from Elisabeth Moss, Queen of Earth is a demanding – and ultimately rewarding – addition to writer-director Alex Ross Perry's impressive filmography."[9]
References
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca; Kit, Borys (July 30, 2014). "Elisabeth Moss Reteaming With 'Listen Up Philip' Director for 'Queen of Earth'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca (August 21, 2014). "Michelle Dockery Joins Elisabeth Moss in 'Queen of Earth'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- 1 2 Ford, Rebecca (September 17, 2014). "'Inherent Vice' Actress Joins Indie 'Queen of Earth'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Ford, Rebecca; Kit, Borys (September 18, 2014). "Patrick Fugit Joins Indie 'Queen of Earth'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
- ↑ https://www.berlinale.de/en/archiv/jahresarchive/2015/02_programm_2015/02_Filmdatenblatt_2015_201510941.php#tab=filmStills
- ↑ http://www.thewrap.com/elisabeth-moss-thriller-queen-of-earth-acquired-by-ifc-films/
- ↑ http://www.vulture.com/2015/07/see-elisabeth-moss-in-the-queen-of-earth-trailer.html
- ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/movie/queen-of-earth
- ↑ "Queen of Earth (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2016-01-17.