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Guy Nattiv's drama The Liberation premieres at Telluride Film Festival
The film stars Carrie Coon and is inspired by the director's grandmother joining a cult.
The short version
- Guy Nattiv's drama 'The Liberation' held its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The story is inspired by Nattiv's maternal grandmother, a Holocaust survivor who joined a cult during the 1980s.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Carrie Coon stars as Rita alongside Lily James, with Bleecker Street planning a December theatrical release.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Key facts
- Guy Nattiv directed 'The Liberation,' inspired by his grandmother's experience joining a cult in the 1980s.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The movie stars Carrie Coon as Rita and Lily James as the cult leader Ricki.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The film is scheduled for a December awards-qualifying release by distributor Bleecker Street after premiering at Telluride.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Production took place in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island, using the McLean Mill National Historic Site as a compound set.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
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