Blackbird
Blackbird (2019 film)
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| Directed by | Roger Michell |
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| Screenplay by | Christian Torpe |
| Based on | Silent Heart by Bille August |
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| Music by | Peter Gregson |
| Cinematography | Mike Eley |
| Edited by | Kristina Hetherington |
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| Distributed by | Screen Media Films |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Blackbird is an 2019 American drama film directed by Roger Michell, from a screenplay by Christian Torpe. It is a remake of the Danish film Silent Heart. It stars Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Mia Wasikowska, Lindsay Duncan, Rainn Wilson, Bex Taylor-Klaus, and Sam Neill.
It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2019. It was released on September 18, 2020, by Screen Media Films.
Premise[edit]
A dying mother assembles her family to spend a final weekend together before she ends her life.
Cast[edit]
- Susan Sarandon as Lily
- Kate Winslet as Jennifer
- Mia Wasikowska as Anna
- Sam Neill as Paul
- Lindsay Duncan as Elizabeth
- Rainn Wilson as Michael
- Bex Taylor-Klaus as Chris
- Anson Boon as Jonathan
Production[edit]
The remake was announced in July 2018, with Kate Winslet, Diane Keaton and Mia Wasikowska cast to play members of the family. Roger Michell was announced as director, with filming initially set to begin in August.[1]
Filming began in October, with Keaton replaced by Susan Sarandon, and Sam Neill, Rainn Wilson, Bex Taylor-Klaus and Lindsay Duncan cast in supporting roles.[2] The beachside house used in the film is located next to Winslet's own home near West Wittering in West Sussex, with the South Coast of England doubling for The Hamptons.[3]
Release[edit]
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2019.[4] In May 2020, Screen Media Films acquired distribution rights to the film.[5] It was released on September 18, 2020.[6]
Reception[edit]
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 62% based on reviews from 86 critics. The site's critics consensus states: "Blackbird wastes its premise on shallow storytelling, though its splendid cast adds heart to a sensitive subject."[7] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 53 out of 100, based on reviews from 18 critics, indicating "mixed of average reviews".[8]
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