Allelujah (film)
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| Directed by | Richard Eyre |
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| Produced by | Damian Jones Kevin Loader |
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| Cinematography | Ben Smithard |
| Music by | George Fenton |
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Running time | 99 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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 Pathé, BBC Film, and Ingenious Media, the film is set to be distributed by Pathé in France and Switzerland as a standalone distributor and in the UK via Warner Bros. Pictures.[2]
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 hospital’s 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.[3]
Cast
- Jennifer Saunders as Sister Gilpin[3]
- Judi Dench as Mary Moss[3]
- Russell Tovey as Colin Colman[3]
- David Bradley as Joe Colman[3]
- Derek Jacobi as Ambrose[3]
- Bally Gill as Dr Valentine[3]
- Gerard Horan as Mr. Earnshaw
- Jessica Baglow as Dr. Jess[4]
- Eileen Davies as Molly[5]
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,[6] and principal photography began later that month.[7][8]
Release
Allelujah had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.[9]
References
- ^ "Allelujah". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Crowds Throng U.K.-Wide BFI London Film Festival – Global Bulletin". 25 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "first Look Images for Allelujah Starring Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders". thepeoplesmovies.com. 5 May 2022.
- ^ "Jessica Baglow - Allelujah". jessicacarneyassociates.co.uk. 11 January 2022.
- ^ "Eileen Davies Feature Film". spotlight.com. 2022.
- ^ "Judi Dench, Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey and more to star in Alan Bennett's Allelujah film". 25 October 2021.
- ^ "Alan Bennett adaptation 'Allelujah', starring Judi Dench, kicks off UK shoot for Pathe". 25 October 2021.
- ^ "'Dynasty' Actor To Play Joe Biden; Sci-Fi 'Sentinel' Wraps In Estonia; 'Allelujah' Underway In UK; 'The Six' Gets UK Cinema Run – Global Briefs". 26 October 2021.
- ^ Sharp, Marie (28 July 2022). "Stephen Frears, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence films among Toronto galas, special presentations". Screen Daily. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
