We'll Take Manhattan (2012 film)
We'll Take Manhattan | |
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Written by | John McKay |
Directed by | John McKay |
Starring | |
Music by | Kevin Sargent |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Rebecca Hodgson |
Cinematography | Tim Palmer |
Editor | David Charap |
Running time | 89 minutes |
Production company | Kudos for BBC/Ovation |
Original release | |
Release | 26 January 2012 |
We'll Take Manhattan is a British television film that tells the story of the extramarital affair between photographer David Bailey and model Jean Shrimpton, and their one-week photographic assignment in New York City for Vogue in 1962. Directed by John McKay, it stars Aneurin Barnard as David Bailey, and Karen Gillan as Jean Shrimpton.
Broadcast
[edit]The film was first broadcast on 26 January 2012 on BBC Four in the UK, and in the US on Ovation on 11 February 2012.[1]
Recreating the shoot
[edit]The film-makers used a variety of techniques to recreate the photos from the original Bailey shoot. Where possible they were recreated at the same or near identical locations in Manhattan, while others were recreated using a combination of props, and computer-generated imagery.[2]
Soundtrack
[edit]Jazz music, composed by Kevin Sargent is used throughout the film, reflecting David Bailey's love for the genre. Dedicated themes accompany each of the main protagonists.[2][3]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]The drama received generally warm reviews, particularly for the performances of Aneurin Barnard, Karen Gillan, and Helen McCrory as Lady Clare Rendlesham.[4][5][6]
Accolades
[edit]The film received the award for Best European TV Drama at the Prix Europa awards in 2012.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ ""We'll Take Manhattan" - Ovation's first original movie premieres on February 11, 2012". 20 December 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ a b John McKay (director). Behind the Scenes with Director John McKay, We'll Take Manhattan (DVD). Kudos. DVD 828 605 1 . 11.
- ^ "We'll Take Manhattan". kevinsargent.co.uk. Kevin Sargent. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ Leitch, Luke (26 January 2012). "TV review: We'll Take Manhattan; David Bailey: Four Beats to the Bar and No Cheating; Putin, Russia and the West". theguardian.co.uk. The Guardian. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ Leitch, Luke (26 January 2012). "We'll Take Manhattan, BBC Four, review". telegraph.co.uk. The Telegraph. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ Sutcliffe, Tom (27 January 2012). "Last Night's Viewing: We'll Take Manhattan, BBC4 Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, E4". theindependent.co.uk. The Independent. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
- ^ "We'll Take Manhattan wins Prix Europa for Best Drama 2012". Casarotto.co.uk. Casarotto Marsh Limited. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
External links
[edit]- 2012 television films
- 2012 films
- 2012 biographical drama films
- 2012 romantic drama films
- 2010s English-language films
- Films about adultery
- Biographical films about models
- Biographical films about photographers
- British biographical drama films
- British romantic drama films
- Films directed by John McKay
- Films set in 1962
- Films set in Manhattan
- Films shot in New York City
- Romance television films
- 2010s British films
- British drama television films
- English-language biographical drama films