Una (film)
| Una | |
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| Directed by | Benedict Andrews |
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| Written by | David Harrower |
| Based on |
Blackbird by David Harrower |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Jed Kurzel |
| Cinematography | Thimios Bakatakis |
| Edited by | Nick Fenton |
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| Language | English |
Una (originally titled Blackbird) is an upcoming American-British-Canadian drama film based on the play Blackbird by David Harrower, who also wrote the film's screenplay. It stars Rooney Mara, Ben Mendelsohn, Indira Varma, Tara Fitzgerald, Tobias Menzies and Riz Ahmed.
Plot
A young woman arrives unexpectedly at an older man's workplace looking for answers.
Cast
- Rooney Mara as Una Spencer
- Ruby Stokes as Young Una Spencer
- Ben Mendelsohn as Ray Brooks
- Indira Varma as Sonia
- Tara Fitzgerald as Andrea
- Tobias Menzies as Mark
- Riz Ahmed as Scott
- Isobelle Molloy as Holly
- Poppy Corby-Tuech as Poppy
- Ciaran McMenamin as John
- Natasha Little as Yvonne
- Sophie Stanton as Carol
- Sydney Wade as Amy
- Grainne Keenan as Jenny
- Jessica Jean Harland Stubbs as Jade
- Xanthe Gibson as Leah
- Dan Ball as Nick
- Katie Money as Gemma
Production
In November 2014, it was announced that Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn had been cast as Una and Ray respectively, with Benedict Andrews directing from a screenplay by David Harrower who also wrote the stage play on which the film is based.[1] With Jean Doumanian, Patrick Daly, and Maya Amsellem, producing under their Jean Doumanian Productions and West End Films banners respectively.[2] And Celia Duval co-producing, with executive producers Jason Cloth, Aaron L. Gilbert under his Bron Studios banner, as well as, Sharon Harel, Kevin Loader, Eve Schoukroun.[2] In May 2015, Film4 joined the film as a financier.[3] In June 2015, Indira Varma, Tara Fitzgerald, and Riz Ahmed were all confirmed to star in the film.[4]
Filming
Production on the film began on June 13, 2015, in the United Kingdom.[5][6][7] During production of the film Rooney Mara was spotted on set.[8][9]
Release
In September 2015, Variety released the first image from the film.[10] In November 2015, it was announced the film had been re-titled Una.[11] In November 2015, Indiewire.com released another image from the film.[12]
References
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (November 5, 2014). "Rooney Mara, Ben Mendelsohn Star In ‘Blackbird’; First Film For Theater Helmer Benedict Andrews". Deadline.com. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- 1 2 Lavallee, Eric (November 25, 2015). "2016 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Benedict Andrews’ Una". ioncinema.com. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (May 6, 2015). "Film4 flies with Rooney Mara’s 'Blackbird'". ScreenDaily.com. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Myles, Sarah. "Ben Mendelsohn And Rooney Mara Begin Shooting Blackbird". WeGotThisCovered.com. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ "On the Set for 6/15/15: Martin Scorsese Starts Shooting “Free Fire”, Matthew McConaughey Finishes “Free State of Jones” & More". SSNInsider.com. June 15, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (June 17, 2015). "Rooney Mara Starrer ‘Blackbird’ Starts Shooting in Southern England". Variety.com. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Daniels, Nia (June 15, 2015). "Rooney Mara in London for Blackbird". Kftv.com. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Nattrass, JJ (June 23, 2015). "Rooney Mara takes a well-earned break as she lights up a cigarette on the set of her steamy new thriller Blackbird". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Aleksander (July 4, 2015). "ROONEY MARA on the Set of Blackbird in London 07/01/2015". Hawtcelebs.com. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (September 11, 2015). "Benedict Andrews on Directing ‘Blackbird,’ Starring Rooney Mara". Variety.com. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ "New title and picture release for Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelson drama Una previously titled (Blackbird)" (PDF). AmericanFilmMarket.com. November 9, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Davis, Edward (November 6, 2015). "First Look: Rooney Mara And Ben Mendelsohn In 'Una' (Formerly Known As 'Blackbird')". Indiewire.com. Retrieved February 17, 2016.