Planetarium (film)

Planetarium

Film poster
Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski
Produced by Frédéric Jouve
Written by
Starring
Music by Robin Coudert
Cinematography George Lechaptois
Edited by Julien Lacheray
Production
company
Les Films Velvet
Distributed by Ad Vitam Distribution (France)
Release date
  • 6 September 2016 (2016-09-06) (Venice)
  • 16 November 2016 (2016-11-16) (France)
Running time
 106 minutes[1]
Country
  • France
  • Belgium
Language
  • English
  • French
Box office $530,515[2]

Planetarium is a French-Belgian drama film directed by Rebecca Zlotowski. The film stars Natalie Portman and Lily-Rose Depp. The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.[3] The film was released on 16 November 2016, by Ad Vitam Distribution.[4][5]

Plot

Two American sisters in pre-war France believe they have the ability to communicate with the dead. They are hired by French film studio head Andre Korben (based on Bernard Natan[6]) to appear in a film about spiritualism.

Cast

Production

In May 2015, it was announced that Natalie Portman and Lily-Rose Depp had been cast in the film as sisters.[7] It was also announced Rebecca Zlotowski would be directing from a screenplay by her and Robin Campillo, with Frederic Jouve's producing under his Les Films Velvet banner.[8]

Filming began in Paris late September 2015.[9][10]

Release

In May 2015, it was announced that Ad Vitam Distribution would be distributing the film in France, with an expected 2016 release.[11] In January 2016, the first image from the film was released featuring Portman and Depp.[12] It was scheduled to be screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.[13]

Critical response

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 18%, based on 11 reviews, with an average rating of 4.7/10.[14] On Metacritic the film has a score of 41 out of 100 score, based on 8 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Planetarium". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Planetarium". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Ritman, Alex (July 28, 2016). "Venice Film Festival Unveils Lineup for 73rd Edition". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Planetarium". Ad Vitam Distribution. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Planetarium". The Australian. Retrieved July 2016.
  6. ↑ http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/french-film-planetarium-with-lilyrose-depp-a-spiritual-affair/news-story/13aea57dc099662ecf8e33163e6a4dff
  7. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa. "Cannes: Natalie Portman to Star in French Ghost Story ‘Planetarium’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  8. ↑ Maas, Jennifer (May 12, 2015). "Natalie Portman to lead French ghost story Planetarium". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  9. ↑ Shahid, Sharnaz. "Natalie Portman covers up in chic cloak and red chiffon dress as she gets into character for pre-war movie Planetarium in Paris". Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  10. ↑ Shahid, Sharnaz (October 4, 2015). "How Parisian! Lily-Rose Depp, 16, cuts a ladylike figure in velvet beret and chic trench coat as she puffs on a cigarette during filming of new movie Planetarium". DailyMail.co.uk. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  11. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa. "Cannes: Natalie Portman to Star in French Ghost Story ‘Planetarium’ (EXCLUSIVE)". Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  12. ↑ Zuckerman, Esther (January 6, 2016). "Lily-Rose Depp & Natalie Portman Look Like Perfect Sisters In Their New Movie". Refinery29.com. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Toronto To Open With ‘The Magnificent Seven’; ‘La La Land’, ‘Deepwater Horizon’ Among Galas & Presentations". Deadline. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  14. ↑ "Planetarium". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  15. ↑ "Planetarium reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
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