Indignation (film)
| Indignation | |
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| Directed by | James Schamus |
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| Screenplay by | James Schamus |
| Based on |
Indignation by Philip Roth |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Jay Wadley |
| Cinematography | Christopher Blauvelt |
Production company |
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| Distributed by | Roadside Attractions |
Release dates |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Indignation is a 2016 American drama film, directed and written by James Schamus, making his feature directorial debut, and based on the Philip Roth novel Indignation (2008). The film is set mostly in Ohio, in the early 1950s, and stars Logan Lerman, Sarah Gadon, Pico Alexander, Danny Burstein, Linda Emond, and Ben Rosenfield. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2016.[1] The film is scheduled to be released on July 29, 2016, by Roadside Attractions.[2]
Cast
- Logan Lerman as Marcus Messner, a working-class Jewish student from New Jersey[3]
- Sarah Gadon as Olivia Hutton, a college student from a wealthy family[3]
- Pico Alexander as Sonny Cottler, a student from an upper-class Jewish family
- Danny Burstein as Max Messner, a kosher butcher and Marcus's father[4]
- Linda Emond as Esther Messner, Max's wife and Marcus's mother[4]
- Tracy Letts as Hawes D. Caudwell, the college's dean[4]
- Ben Rosenfield as Bertram Flusser
Production
Casting
Logan Lerman and Sarah Gadon were announced as cast in the film on April 6, 2015.[3] The casting of Danny Burstein, Linda Emond, and Tracy Letts in supporting roles was announced on June 15, 2015. Lerman will also serve as one of the film's executive producers.[4]
Filming
Principal photography began on June 15, 2015, in New York City.[4]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2016.[5] It was also screened in the Panorama section of the 66th Berlin International Film Festival.[6] Shortly after the film's premiere, Summit Entertainment acquired North American rights to the film for $2.5 million.[7] It was later revealed that Roadside Attractions would distribute the film instead on July 29, 2016.[8]
References
- ↑ "SUNDANCE INSTITUTE COMPLETES FEATURE FILM LINEUP FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL". sundance.org. December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 24, 2016). "Roadside Attractions To Release James Schamus’ ‘Indignation;’ Pic Bows July 29". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Jaafar, Ali (April 6, 2015). "Sarah Gadon & Logan Lerman Join James Schamus’ Directorial Debut ‘Indignation’". Deadline. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Siegel, Tatiana (June 15, 2015). "James Schamus' Directorial Debut 'Indignation' Rounds Out Its Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ↑ "SUNDANCE INSTITUTE COMPLETES FEATURE FILM LINEUP FOR 2016 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL". sundance.org. December 7, 2015. Retrieved December 19, 2015.
- ↑ "Berlinale 2016: Panorama Special Opening Films, Christine Vachon to Receive Special Teddy Award and Films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland". Berlinale. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (January 25, 2016). "James Schamus Directorial Debut ‘Indignation’ Acquired By Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment – Sundance". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 24, 2016). "Roadside Attractions To Release James Schamus’ ‘Indignation;’ Pic Bows July 29". Deadline.com. Retrieved April 13, 2016.