It's Only the End of the World
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| Directed by | Xavier Dolan |
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| Screenplay by | Xavier Dolan |
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Juste la fin du monde by Jean-Luc Lagarce |
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| Music by | Gabriel Yared |
| Cinematography | André Turpin |
| Edited by | Xavier Dolan |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
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| Language | French |
It's Only the End of the World (French: Juste la fin du monde) is an upcoming Canadian-French drama film written, edited and directed by Xavier Dolan. The film is based on the play Juste la fin du monde by Jean-Luc Lagarce. The film stars Gaspard Ulliel, Nathalie Baye, Marion Cotillard, Léa Seydoux and Vincent Cassel. It has been selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.[1][2] The film is scheduled to be released in Quebec and France on 21 September 2016.[3]
Plot
Louis, a terminally ill writer, returns home after 12 years of absence to announce his impending death to his family. A reunion filled with doubts and tensions ensues.
Cast
- Gaspard Ulliel as Louis
- Nathalie Baye as the mother
- Marion Cotillard as Catherine
- Léa Seydoux as Suzanne
- Vincent Cassel as Antoine
- Arthur Couillard as Gaby
Production
In April 2015, it was announced that Dolan would direct a film titled Juste la fin du monde, with Gaspard Ulliel, Nathalie Baye, Marion Cotillard, Léa Seydoux and Vincent Cassel starring. Through support from Telefilm Canada, the film would be produced by Sons of Manual's Nancy Grant and Dolan and MK2 Productions's Nathanaël Karmitz along with Sylvain Corbeil. Seville International would handle the international sales of the film.[4][5] Principal photography began on 26 May 2015 in Montreal.[6][7]
Release
In April 2015, it was revealed that Diaphana/MK2 will release the film in France, while Entertainment One, and Les Films Seville will distribute the film in Canada.[8] The first image from the film, featuring Cotillard, was released on 13 June 2015.[9][10] The film will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2016, where it will compete for the Palme d'Or.[1][2] It will then open in Quebec and France on 21 September 2016.[11]
References
- 1 2 "2016 Cannes Film Festival Announces Lineup". IndieWire. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- 1 2 "Cannes 2016: Film Festival Unveils Official Selection Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
- ↑ Jaugernauth, Kevin (5 April 2016). "Xavier Dolan's 'It's Only The End Of The World' Will Open In Quebec On September 21st". Indiewire.com. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ↑ "Cannes: Marion Cotillard, Lea Seydoux Join Xavier Dolan's Next Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. 28 April 2015.
- ↑ "Seville International Posts Strong Sales On Xavier Dolan's 'It's Only The End Of The World' – Cannes". Deadline.com. 12 May 2015.
- ↑ "Dolan se sent "comme une meilleure personne"". La Presse. 25 May 2015.
- ↑ "Xavier Dolan dévoile une photo du tournage de son film "Juste la fin du monde" sur Instagram". Le Huffington Post. 29 May 2015.
- ↑ "Cannes: Marion Cotillard, Lea Seydoux Join Xavier Dolan's Next Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. 28 April 2015.
- ↑ "Marion Cotillard clair obscure pour Xavier Dolan sur la première photo de Juste la fin du monde". AlloCiné. 13 June 2015.
- ↑ "First Look: Marion Cotillard In Xavier Dolan's 'It's Only The End Of The World'". The Playlist. 13 June 2015.
- ↑ "IT’S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD directed by Xavier Dolan in Official Competition at the 69th Cannes Film Festival". Entertainment One. 14 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
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