Disgrace (film)
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| Directed by | Steve Jacobs |
| Produced by | Steve Jacobs Anna Maria Monticelli Emile Sherman |
| Screenplay by | Anna Maria Monticelli |
| Based on | Disgrace by J. M. Coetzee |
| Starring | Eriq Ebouaney Jessica Haines John Malkovich |
| Music by | Antony Partos |
| Cinematography | Steve Arnold |
| Editing by | Alexandre de Franceschi |
| Release date(s) | 6 September 2008 (TIFF) 8 June 2009 (Australia) |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $2,122,574 |
Disgrace is an Australian film[1] set in South Africa, adapted for the screen by Anna Maria Monticelli from the 1999 J. M. Coetzee novel, Disgrace. The film premiered at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival,[2] where it was awarded the Prize of the International Critics.[3]
The film was directed by Monticelli's husband, Steve Jacobs,[4] and stars John Malkovich alongside South African actress Jessica Haines.[5]
[edit] Reception
The film received generally positive reviews, with a 84% favorable rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an average score of 71/100 at Metacritic.[6][7] It grossed $1,166,294 at the box office in Australia,[8] and $2,122,574 worldwide.[9]
[edit] References
- ^ Siemienowicz, Rochelle (June 2009). "Adapting Disgrace: An interview with screenwriter and producer Anna-Maria Monticelli". Australian Film Institute. http://www.afi.org.au/AM/ContentManagerNet/HTMLDisplay.aspx?ContentID=7699&Section=Adapting_Disgrace. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
- ^ "Disgrace, Miracle at St. Anna to premiere at Toronto film fest". CBC News. 2008-07-02. http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/2008/07/02/tiff-special.html. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
- ^ Vancheri, Barbara (2008-11-15). "Awards put the wrap on Toronto Film Festival". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08259/912217-42.stm. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
- ^ Schwartzkoff, Louise (2008-08-16). "Actress lauded for film of Coetzee's Disgrace". Sydney Morning Herald: p. 10. http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/actress-lauded-for-film-of-coetzees-disgrace/2008/08/15/1218307221526.html. Retrieved 2009-08-01.
- ^ Cole, Barbara (2009-07-31). "Movie stardom beckons Haines". Daily News: p. 5.
- ^ "Disgrace". Rotten Tomatoes. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/disgrace/. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ "Disgrace Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic". Metacritic. http://www.metacritic.com/movie/disgrace. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ Film Victoria – Australian Films at the Australian Box Office
- ^ "Disgrace (2009) – Box Office Mojo". Box Office Mojo. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=disgrace.htm. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
[edit] External links
- Disgrace at the Internet Movie Database
- Disgrace at the TCM Movie Database
- Disgrace at Rotten Tomatoes
- Disgrace at Metacritic
- Disgrace at Box Office Mojo
- Disgrace at AllRovi
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