Women Talking (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Women Talking (film) |
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| Directed by | Sarah Polley |
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| Screenplay by | Sarah Polley |
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| Music by | Hildur Guðnadóttir |
| Cinematography | Luc Montpellier |
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| Distributed by | United Artists Releasing |
| Release date(s) | September 2, 2022 (Telluride) December 23, 2022 (United States) |
| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $7.6 million |
Women Talking is a 2022 drama film. It was written and directed by Sarah Polley. The movie is based on a book from 2018 with the same name by Miriam Toews. The story was inspired by real events that happened in a remote Mennonite community in Bolivia.
The film features many talented actors. These include Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand. Frances McDormand also helped produce the movie.
Women Talking was first shown at the 49th Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2022. It was released in some theaters in the United States on December 23, 2022. A wider release happened on January 27, 2023. Critics really liked the film. They praised Sarah Polley's writing and directing. The acting, especially by Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, and Ben Whishaw, was also highly praised. The music score was also a highlight.
The film was chosen as one of the top ten films of 2022 by important groups like the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. It won awards for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 28th Critics' Choice Awards, 75th Writers Guild of America Awards, and the 95th Academy Awards. It was also nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
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Main Characters in the Film
- Rooney Mara as Ona
- Claire Foy as Salome
- Jessie Buckley as Mariche
- Judith Ivey as Agata
- Sheila McCarthy as Greta
- Michelle McLeod as Mejal
- Kate Hallett as Autje
- Liv McNeil as Neitje
- August Winter as Melvin
- Ben Whishaw as August
- Frances McDormand as Scarface Janz
- Kira Guloien as Anna
- Shayla Brown as Helena
- Emily Mitchell as Miep
- Nathaniel McParland as Aaron
- Eli Ham as Klaas
Making the Movie
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In December 2020, it was announced that Frances McDormand would star in the movie. Sarah Polley would write and direct it. In June 2021, more actors joined the cast. These included Ben Whishaw, Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Sheila McCarthy, and Michelle McLeod. Hildur Guðnadóttir created the music for the film.
Filming took place in Toronto, Canada. It started on July 19 and ended on September 10, 2021. Special safety steps were taken because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The costume designer, Quita Alfred, bought some fabric and prayer coverings from a real Mennonite community store. She used different colors and patterns for each family in the film. This helped show different traits for each family group.
The Music of Women Talking
Hildur Guðnadóttir composed all the music for the film. Skúli Sverrisson played the guitar solos. The movie's soundtrack was one of the first releases from a new music label called Mercury Classics Soundtrack & Score. The soundtrack was released digitally on December 23, 2022. This was the same day the movie first came out in some theaters. A physical CD version was released later that month. A special song from the score, "Speak Up," was released earlier on November 4, 2022. This song was used in the movie's trailer.
The song "Daydream Believer" by The Monkees was also used in the film. However, this song is not included on the official soundtrack album.
When the Film Was Released
The film first showed at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2022. It was also shown at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2022. Other screenings included the 60th New York Film Festival on October 10, 2022, and the 2022 AFI Fest on November 5, 2022.
The movie started its limited release in the United States and Canada on December 23, 2022. Orion Pictures released it through United Artists Releasing. It became available in more theaters on January 27, 2023. The film was originally planned for an earlier release on December 2, 2022. But it was moved to December 23 to avoid competing with Avatar: The Way of Water.
The film became available for streaming on February 21, 2023. It was then released on Blu-ray and DVD on March 7, 2023.
See also
In Spanish: Ellas hablan para niños
