The Vintner's Luck (film)
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| Directed by | Niki Caro |
| Produced by | Niki Caro Ludi Boeken Pascal Judelewicz Robin Laing Laurie Parker |
| Written by | Elizabeth Knox (novel) Niki Caro Joan Scheckel (film) |
| Starring | Vera Farmiga Keisha Castle-Hughes Gaspard Ulliel Jérémie Renier |
| Music by | Antonio Pinto |
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Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (Switzerland) (theatrical) |
| Release date(s) | 2009 (France, New Zealand) |
| Running time | 121 mins. |
| Language | English |
The Vintner's Luck is a film directed and co-written by New Zealand filmmaker Niki Caro.[1] It is loosely based on the novel The Vintner's Luck by New Zealander Elizabeth Knox and had its international première at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2009. This is the second time Caro has worked with New Zealand actress Keisha Castle-Hughes, who was nominated for an Academy Award at age 13 for her role in Caro's international breakthrough Whale Rider in 2002.
Co- writer Joan Scheckel previously collaborated with director Niki Caro on her award-winning film Whale Rider.
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[edit] Awards
The Vintner's Luck premiered as an Official Selection at the 2009 Toronto Film Festival. Since its first screening, it has won multiple awards, including:
| Year | Award | Winner/Nominee | Category | Result |
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| 2010 | Qantas Film & Television Awards | Vera Farmiga | Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film | Won |
| Grant Major | Best Production Design in a Feature Film | Won | ||
| Beatrix Pasztor | Best Costume Design in a Feature Film | Won | ||
| Denis Lenoir | Best Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| George Ritchie | Best Visual Effects in a Feature Film | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | 44th Annual WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival 2011 | Niki Caro | Gold Remi Best Directing | Won |
| - | Special Jury Award: Best Foreign Film | Won | ||
| 2011 Sedona International Film Festival | - | Best Period Film | Won |
[edit] Plot
The passionate tale of Sobran Jodeau (Jérémie Renier), an ambitious young peasant winemaker and the three loves of his life – his beautiful wife Celeste (Keisha Castle-Hughes), the proudly intellectual baroness Aurora de Valday (Vera Farmiga) and Xas (Gaspard Ulliel), an angel who strikes up an unlikely but enduring friendship. Under his guidance Sobran is forced to fathom the nature of love and belief and in the process grapples with the sensual, the sacred and the profane – in pursuit of the perfect vintage.
The film was shot in New Zealand, Belgium, and France - including in the medieval castle of Berzé.
[edit] Cast
- Jérémie Renier as Sobran Jodeau[1]
- Keisha Castle-Hughes as Celeste[1]
- Gaspard Ulliel as Xas[1]
- Vera Farmiga as Baroness Aurora[1]
[edit] Reception
The film has received polarized responses since the Toronto Film Festival. Paul Fischer of Dark Horizons says ..."a film about humanity and spirituality, Caro directs this film with an exquisite sense of detail. Gorgeous in all facets of visual detail, "The Vintner’s Luck" is also a fascinating romantic melodrama, and at its core, comprises a cast that is spot on". Peter Brunette of The Hollywood Reporter said "It's difficult to believe that the same director who made the simple and affecting Whale Rider in 2002 ...is responsible for The Vintner's Luck, an overblown work of amazing silliness". Justin Chang, writing in Variety, says "Caro never finds the emotional pulse of the story", but praises the "lyrical widescreen cinematography". Kate Rodger of 3 News says ”For me, The Vintner’s Luck was a gorgeous collection of imagery, sound and movement, with moments of intoxicating beauty...". "[2] [3][4] [5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e Patrick Frater (2007-05-22). "Caro, Castle-Hughes reteam on 'Luck'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117965571.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
- ^ Fischer, Paul (14 September 2009). "Toronto Review: "The Vintner's Luck"". Dark Horizons. http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/15142/toronto-review-the-vintner-s-luck. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Chang, Justin (13 September 2009). "The Vintner's Luck". Variety. http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117941050.html?categoryid=31&cs=1. Retrieved 21 September 2009.
- ^ Rodger, Kate (7 November 2009). "The Vintner's Luck Review"". 3 News. http://www.3news.co.nz/The-Vintners-Luck-review/tabid/418/articleID/128649/Default.aspx. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Brunette, Peter (14 September 2009). "The Vintner's Luck -- Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/film-reviews/the-vintner-s-luck-film-review-1004011865.story. Retrieved 21 September 2009.[dead link]
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