Disobedience (2017 film)

Disobedience
Directed by Sebastián Lelio
Produced by
Written by
Based on Disobedience
by Naomi Alderman
Starring
Music by Matthew Herbert
Cinematography Danny Cohen
Edited by Nathan Nugent
Production
company
Distributed by Curzon Artificial Eye (United Kingdom)
Release date
  • September 2017 (2017-09) (TIFF)
  • May 4, 2018 (2018-05-04) (United Kingdom)
Running time
114 minutes
Country
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • United States
Language English

Disobedience is an upcoming British-Irish-American drama film directed by Sebastián Lelio and written by Lelio and Rebecca Lenkiewicz. It is based on the novel of the same name by Naomi Alderman. The film stars Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, and Alessandro Nivola.

It will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017. The film is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2018, by Curzon Artificial Eye.

Cast

Production

On September 29, 2016, it was reported that Rachel Weisz would star in and produce an adaptation of the Naomi Alderman novel Disobedience. Ed Guiney and Frida Torresblanco would also produce the film, directed by Sebastián Lelio from a script by Lelio and Rebecca Lenkiewicz.[1] On October 4, 2016, Rachel McAdams joined the cast.[2] On December 7, 2016, Alessandro Nivola was cast in the film to play McAdams' husband.[3] As of January 9, 2017, Disobedience has begun filming in Cricklewood.[4] Matthew Herbert composed the film's score.[5]

Release

In May 2017, Curzon Artificial Eye acquired U.K. distribution rights to the film.[6] It will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017.[7] It is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2018.[8]

References

  1. Kroll, Justin (September 29, 2016). "Rachel Weisz to Produce and Star in Adaptation of Naomi Alderman Novel ‘Disobedience’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  2. Kroll, Justin (October 4, 2016). "Rachel McAdams to Star With Rachel Weisz in Love Story ‘Disobedience’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  3. Hipes, Patrick (December 7, 2016). "Alessandro Nivola In Talks To Join Rachel Weisz & Rachel McAdams In ‘Disobedience’". Deadline. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  4. Raffray, Natalie (January 9, 2017). "Film crews descend on Cricklewood to shoot big budget movie Disobedience". Brent & Kilburn Times. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
  5. "Matthew Herbert Scoring Sebastian Lelio's 'Disobedience'". FilmMusicReporter. July 28, 2017. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
  6. Hopewell, John (May 23, 2017). "Cannes: FilmNation Sells Out Internationally on ‘Disobedience,’ Untitled Julianne Moore Project (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 23, 2017.
  7. "Disobedience". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  8. "Disobedience". Launching Films. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
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