Rumours (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Guy Maddin Evan Johnson Galen Johnson |
| Written by | Guy Maddin Evan Johnson Galen Johnson |
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| Cinematography | Stefan Ciupek |
| Music by | Kristian Eidnes Andersen |
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| Countries | Germany Canada |
| Language | English |
Rumours is an upcoming dark comedy film directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson, and starring Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander.
The film will have its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.
Premise[edit]
World leaders meet at the G7 but get lost in the woods whilst trying to compose a joint statement.
Cast[edit]
- Cate Blanchett
- Alicia Vikander
- Charles Dance
- Roy Dupuis
- Denis Ménochet
- Nikki Amuka-Bird
- Rolando Ravello
- Takehiro Hira
- Zlatko Burić
Production[edit]
A German-Canadian production from Square Peg. Producers on the film are Liz Jarvis for Buffalo Gal Pictures, Philipp Kreuzer for Maze Pictures, and Lars Knudsen for Square Peg.[2]
Casting[edit]
Cate Blanchett joined the cast in October 2023.[3] In January 2024, news broke that the cast also included Alicia Vikander and Charles Dance.[4][1]
Filming[edit]
Principal photography took place in Hungary in October 2023.[5] Filming locations also included Winnipeg in Canada.[6]
Release[edit]
The film will have its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (January 11, 2024). "Alicia Vikander & More Join Cate Blanchett In Ensemble Comedy 'Rumours' As Guy Maddin Pic Lands At Bleecker Street". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Lopez, Kirsten (January 11, 2024). "Dark Comedy 'Rumours' Starring Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander Acquired by Bleecker Street". The Wrap. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (October 5, 2023). "Cate Blanchett Boards Guy Maddin's 'Rumors' Dramedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Ruimy, Jordan (January 11, 2024). "Alicia Vikander Joins Cate Blanchett in Guy Maddin's 'Rumors'". World of Reel. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Booth, Ned (October 5, 2023). "Rumors': Cate Blanchett To Star In Canadian Auteur Guy Maddin's Upcoming Drama, Shooting Stars Next Week". The Playlist. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Ruimy, Jordan (September 14, 2023). "Guy Maddin's 'Rumors' Set for October Shoot". World of Reel. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2024". Festival de Cannes. April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.