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Blackbird (2019 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Blackbird' is a 2019 American drama film directed by Roger Michell and written by Christian Torpe. It is a remake of the 2014 Danish film 'Silent Heart', also written by Torpe. It stars Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Mia Wasikowska, Lindsay Duncan, Rainn Wilson, Bex Taylor-Klaus, and Sam Neill.
It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2019. It was released on September 18, 2020, by Screen Media Films.
Premise
A dying mother assembles her family to spend a final weekend together before she ends her life.
Cast
* Susan Sarandon as Lily
* Kate Winslet as Jennifer
* Mia Wasikowska as Anna
* Sam Neill as Paul
* Lindsay Duncan as Liz
* Rainn Wilson as Michael
* Bex Taylor-Klaus as Chris
* Anson Boon as Jonathan
Production
The remake was announced in July 2018, with Kate Winslet, Diane Keaton and Mia Wasikowska cast to play members of the family. Roger Michell was announced as director, with filming initially set to begin in August.
Filming began in October, with Keaton replaced by Susan Sarandon, and Sam Neill, Rainn Wilson, Bex Taylor-Klaus and Lindsay Duncan cast in supporting roles. The beachside house used in the film is located next to Winslet's own home near West Wittering in West Sussex, with the South Coast of England doubling for The Hamptons.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2019. In May 2020, Screen Media Films acquired distribution rights to the film. It was released on September 18, 2020.
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of based on reviews from critics. The site's critics consensus states: "Blackbird wastes its premise on shallow storytelling, though its splendid cast adds heart to a sensitive subject." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 53 out of 100, based on reviews from 18 critics, indicating "mixed of average reviews".
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