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Kevin Loader

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'Allelujah' is a 2022 film adaptation of Alan Bennett's play of the same name set to star Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey, David Bradley, Derek Jacobi, and Judi Dench. It is directed by Richard Eyre, with Heidi Thomas adapting the screenplay. Produced by Path, BBC Film, and Ingenious Media, the film is set to be distributed by Path in France and Switzerland as a standalone distributor and in the UK via Warner Bros. Pictures.

It had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2022.

Plot



'Allelujah' is a warm and deeply moving story about old age. The threatened closure of a geriatric ward in a small Yorkshire hospital stirs an uprising from the local community, who invite a news crew to film preparations for a concert in honour of the hospitals most distinguished nurse. 'Allelujah' celebrates the spirit of humanity among medical staff struggling with limited resources and ever-growing demand, and to the elderly patients involved.

Cast



* Jennifer Saunders as Sister

* Judi Dench as Mary Moss

* Russell Tovey as Colin Colman

* David Bradley as Joe Colman

* Derek Jacobi as Ambrose

* Bally Gill as Dr Valentine

* Gerard Horan as Mr. Earnshaw

* Jessica Baglow as Dr. Jess

* Eileen Davies as Molly

Production



In October 2021, it was announced that Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey, and David Bradley had joined the cast of the film, and principal photography began later that month.

Release



'Allelujah' had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.

References




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