Eternal Beauty
Eternal Beauty is a 2019 dark comedy film written and directed by Craig Roberts. It stars Sally Hawkins, David Thewlis, Billie Piper, Penelope Wilton, Alice Lowe and Robert Aramayo.
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Directed by | Craig Roberts |
Produced by | Adrian Bate |
Written by | Craig Roberts |
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Music by | Michael Price[1] |
Cinematography | Kit Fraser |
Edited by | Stephen Haren |
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Running time | 95 minutes[2] |
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Language | English |
Box office | $68,960[3] |
It had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on 8 October 2019. It was released in the United Kingdom and United States on 2 October 2020, by Bulldog Film Distribution and Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Cast
- Sally Hawkins as Jane
- Morfydd Clark as Young Jane
- David Thewlis as Mike
- Billie Piper as Nicola
- Natalie O'Neill as Young Nicola
- Penelope Wilton as Vivian
- Alice Lowe as Alice
- Elysia Welch as Young Alice
- Robert Aramayo as Johnny
- Robert Pugh as Dennis
- Paul Hilton
- Rita Bernard-Shaw as Lucy
- Banita Sandhu as Alex
- Boyd Clack as Psychiatrist
Production
In December 2017, it was announced Sally Hawkins had been cast in the film, with Craig Roberts directing from a screenplay he wrote. Cliff Edge Pictures will produce the film.[4] In February 2018, Alice Lowe and David Thewlis joined the cast of the film.[5] In June 2018, Billie Piper and Penelope Wilton joined the cast of the film.[6] That same month, Robert Pugh, Paul Hilton and Morfydd Clark joined the cast.[7] In July 2018, Robert Aramayo joined the cast.[8]
Principal photography began in June 2018 in Wales.[9]
Release
It had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on 8 October 2019.[10] In July 2020, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[11] It was released in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2020[12] and in the United States.[13]
Reception
Critical reception
Eternal Beauty holds a 78% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 15 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.48/10.[14]
References
- Michael Price Scoring Craig Roberts’ ‘Eternal Beauty’
- "Eternal Beauty". BFI London Film Festival. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- "Eternal Beauty (2020) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- Kay, Jeremy (24 December 2017). "Sally Hawkins to star in Craig Roberts' next film (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- Grater, Tom (12 February 2018). "Alice Lowe, David Thewlis join Sally Hawkins in Craig Roberts' 'Eternal Beauty' (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- Ritman, Alex (26 June 2018). "Billie Piper, Penelope Wilton Join Sally Hawkins in 'Eternal Beauty'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- "CRAIG ROBERTS' ETERNAL BEAUTY STARRING SALLY HAWKINS BEGINS SHOOTING IN WALES". Ffilm Cyrus Wales. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- Kroll, Justin (2 July 2018). "'Game of Thrones' Actor Robert Aramayo to Star in 'Eternal Beauty' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- Cook, Laurence (21 May 2018). "U.K. Greenlit: Sally Hawkins–Starrer 'Eternal Beauty' Gets a CD + More 2018 Shoots". Backstage.com. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- Mitchell, Robert (August 29, 2019). "'Jojo Rabbit,' 'The Aeronauts,' Netflix Titles Feature in London Film Festival Lineup". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
- Lang, Brent (July 21, 2020). "'Eternal Beauty,' Romantic Drama With Sally Hawkins, Sells to Samuel Goldwyn Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- "Eternal Beauty". Launching Films. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- "Eternal Beauty". Samuel Goldwyn Films. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- "Eternal Beauty (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 30, 2020.