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Directed by | Uberto Pasolini |
Written by | Uberto Pasolini |
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Cinematography | Marius Panduru |
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Music by | Andrew Simon McAllister |
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Distributed by | Lucky Red |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
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Language | English |
Nowhere Special is a 2020 internationally co-produced drama film written, directed, and produced by Uberto Pasolini. It stars James Norton and Daniel Lamont, set in Northern Ireland. The story follows John, a single parent to 4-year-old Michael, who must make arrangements for the care of his son when he is faced with the reality of terminal illness.
It had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on 10 September 2020, and was theatrically released in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2021.
Cast
- James Norton as John
- Daniel Lamont as Michael
- Eileen O'Higgins as Shona
- Valerie O'Connor as Ella
- Valene Kane as Celia
- Keith McErlean as Phillip
- Siobhán McSweeney as Pam
- Chris Corrigan as Gerry
- Niamh McGrady as Lorraine
- Caolan Byrne as Trevor
Production
In September 2019, it was announced James Norton had joined the cast of the film, with Uberto Pasolini directing from a screenplay he wrote.[2] Pasolini was inspired to write the script from a story he read about a terminally ill father who needed to find a new family for his son before dying.[1]
Filming
Principal photography began in August 2019.[3]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on 10 September 2020.[4] It was released in the United Kingdom on 16 July 2021 at Curzon Cinemas.[5]
Critical reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Nowhere Special holds an approval rating of 100% based on 30 reviews.[6]
In 2021, James Norton was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Best Actor.[7]
References
- 1 2 "Nowhere Special". Venice Film Festival. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ Grater, Tom (5 September 2019). "Beta Cinema boards Uberto Pasolini's 'Nowhere Special' with James Norton (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ "Nowhere Special Now Filming in Northern Ireland". Northern Ireland Screen. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ Tartaglione, Nancy (28 July 2020). "Venice Film Festival 2020: Competition Light On Studios, Strong On Global Arthouse & Women Directors – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ↑ "UK-Ireland cinema release calendar: latest updates for 2021". Screen International. 3 November 2021.
- ↑ "Nowhere Special (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ↑ "Winners and Nominations 2021". bifa.film. 20 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2022.