Hard Truths
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Directed by | Mike Leigh |
Written by | Mike Leigh |
Produced by | Georgina Lowe |
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Cinematography | Dick Pope |
Edited by | Tania Reddin |
Music by | Gary Yershon |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
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Language | English |
Hard Truths is an upcoming drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh, starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who had previously collaborated with Leigh in Secrets & Lies, and Michele Austin.[1] The film will premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and be theatrically released in the United States on 10 January 2025 by Bleecker Street.[2] It is Leigh's first film set in contemporary times since Another Year in 2010.
Cast
[edit]- Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy
- Michele Austin as Chantelle
Production
[edit]In February 2020, it was reported that Mike Leigh would begin shooting his latest film in the summer.[3] After a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was announced in February 2023 that the film would go into production that year.[4] In February 2024, it was reported that the film would star Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin.[1][5]
Release
[edit]Hard Truths is set to premiere in the Special Presentations section of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024.[2] It will also screen at the 2024 New York Film Festival.[6] It will be theatrically released in the United States on 10 January 2025 by Bleecker Street.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ntim, Zac (14 February 2024). "Mike Leigh Reteams With Marianne Jean-Baptiste On Latest Feature 'Hard Truths,' First Look Revealed". Deadline.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (22 July 2024). "TIFF Galas & Special Presentations Lineup Includes World Premieres From Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Gia Coppola; Starry Pics With Jennifer Lopez, Lily James, Dave Bautista; Int'l Premieres 'Conclave' & 'Piece By Piece', More". Deadline. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Brew, Simon (18 February 2020). "Mike Leigh's new film to shoot this summer". Film Stories.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (15 February 2023). "Mike Leigh to Start Shooting Secretive New Project This Year (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- ^ Welk, Brian (14 February 2024). "Mike Leigh Reunites with Marianne Jean-Baptiste in First Look at Director's New Film 'Hard Truths'". IndieWire. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Hard Truths". Film at Lincoln Center. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
External links
[edit]- Hard Truths at IMDb
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