Noble (film)
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| Directed by | Stephen Bradley |
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| Cinematography | Trevor Forrest |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
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Noble is a 2014 film written and directed by Stephen Bradley about the true life story of Christina Noble, a children's rights campaigner, charity worker and writer, who founded the Christina Noble Children's Foundation in 1989. It stars Deirdre O'Kane, Sarah Greene, Brendan Coyle, Mark Huberman and Ruth Negga.
Plot
The film is set in Vietnam in 1989, fourteen years after the end of the war. Christina Noble flies into Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), a country "that she wouldn't be able to show you on a map". With a few dollars, her own hard-won courage, she is about embark on a life calling. The film explores her tough upbringing in Dublin and her early adult life in the UK. It is the inspirational true story of a woman who believes that it only takes one person to make a difference.
Cast
- Deirdre O'Kane as Christina Noble
- Sarah Greene as Middle Christina
- Gloria Cramer Curtis as Young Christina
- Brendan Coyle as Gerry Shaw
- Mark Huberman as David Somers
- Nhu Quynh Nguyen as Madame Linh
- Ruth Negga as Joan
- David Mumeni as Mario
- Liam Cunningham as Thomas
- Kinh Quoc Nguyen as Trung
- Pauline McLynn as Mother Superior
- Eva Birthistle as Sister Laura
- Paul Hickey as Father O'Leary
- Matt Sipprell as European Investor
Production
Production began in Vietnam in January 2013 and finished in the United Kingdom.[2] Post-production took place in London.[3]
Release
Noble premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on 31 January 2014,[1] and it opened theatrically in Ireland on 19 September 2014.[4]
Reception
Donald Clarke of The Irish Times rated it 3/5 stars and wrote, "Fuelled by excellent performances, Noble has an uncomplicated integrity to it that will warm even the most resistant heart."[5] Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter called it "a joyful and rousing affirmation of the human spirit".[6]
Awards
| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2014 | Boston Irish Film Festival | Best Feature | Won | [4] |
| 2014 | Dallas International Film Festival | Audience Award | Won | [7] |
| 2014 | Newport Film Festival | Best Foreign Film | Won | [8] |
| 2014 | Santa Barbara International Film Festival | Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema | Won | [9] |
References
- 1 2 "World Premiere of Feature Film 'Noble'". Irish Film and Television Network. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (2014-01-08). "O’Kane to topline British biopic 'Noble'". Variety. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
- ↑ Sandwell, Ian (2014-01-09). "Noble to begin shooting on Jan 10". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
- 1 2 "Noble goes on general release in Irish cinemas from today". Irish Film Board. 2014-09-19. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
- ↑ Clarke, Donald (2014-09-19). "Noble review: a true story – both terrible and inspiring". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
- ↑ Lowe, Justin (2014-02-08). "Noble: SBIFF Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (2014-04-16). "Faith-Based 'Noble' Hoping To Catch Wave Of Recent Christian-Themed Hits: Trailer". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
- ↑ Chang, Richard (2014-05-02). "Newport Film Festival ends in black with record attendance". Orange County Register. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
- ↑ Gray, Tim (2014-02-09). "‘Noble’ Prize Tops Santa Barbara Fest Kudos". Variety. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
External links
- Noble at the Internet Movie Database
- Noble at Rotten Tomatoes