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Golda
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGuy Nattiv
Written byNicholas Martin
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJasper Wolf
Edited byArik Lahav-Leibovich
Music byDascha Dauenhauer
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • February 20, 2023 (2023-02-20) (Berlinale)
  • August 25, 2023 (2023-08-25) (United States)
Running time
100 minutes[1]
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Golda is a 2023 biographical drama film directed by Guy Nattiv and written by Nicholas Martin. The film depicts the life of Golda Meir, Prime Minister of Israel, particularly during the Yom Kippur War. It stars Helen Mirren, Camille Cottin and Liev Schreiber.

It received its world premiere at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival on February 20, 2023. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 25, 2023, by Bleecker Street and ShivHans Pictures.

Cast

Production

Development

In April 2021, it was announced Helen Mirren was set to star, with Guy Nattiv to direct, a screenplay by Nicholas Martin.[3] In November 2021, Camille Cottin, Rami Heuberger, Lior Ashkenazi, Ellie Piercy, Ed Stoppard, Rotem Keinan, Dvir Benedek, Dominic Mafham, Ben Caplan, Kit Rakusen and Emma Davies joined the cast.[4] In January 2022, Liev Schreiber announced his involvement.[5]

Filming

Principal photography began on November 8, 2021, in London, United Kingdom.[6][7]

Casting controversy

In January 2022, British actress Maureen Lipman criticized the casting of Helen Mirren in the film, stating: "I'm sure she will be marvellous, but it would never be allowed for Ben Kingsley to play Nelson Mandela. You just couldn't even go there."[8][9] The following month, Mirren responded by saying Lipman was "utterly legitimate" to criticize her casting, and she had discussed the decision to cast her in the film with director Nattiv.[10]

Release

In July 2021, Bleecker Street and ShivHans Pictures acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[11] It had its world premiere at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on February 20, 2023.[12] It also screened at the Jerusalem Film Festival on July 13, 2023.[13] It is scheduled to be released in Israel on August 24, 2023, by United King Films,[14] and in the United States the next day, August 25, 2023.[15]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 42% based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 3.70/10.[16] On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 51 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[17]

References

  1. ^ "Golda". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  2. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (February 17, 2023). "'Golda' Teaser: Watch First Footage Of Helen Mirren As Iconic Israeli Leader Golda Meir – Berlin Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  3. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 6, 2021). "Helen Mirren To Play Israel's Only Female Prime Minister Golda Meir In Movie Biopic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  4. ^ Ritman, Alex (November 17, 2021). "First Look at Helen Mirren as Golda Meir in 'Golda' as 'Call My Agent' Star Camille Cottin Joins Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  5. ^ Rudolph, Ileane (January 14, 2022). "Liev Schreiber Reveals What Brought Him Back for 'Ray Donovan: The Movie'". TV Insider. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  6. ^ Nattiv, Guy (November 8, 2021). "Day 1. #golda A second before we dive into our incredible journey, I wanted to thank every single one of our crew and cast for your amazing work, dedication and professionalism". Instagram. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  7. ^ Lowe, Lindsay (December 2, 2021). "Helen Mirren is unrecognizable in character on set of new movie". Today.com. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  8. ^ Nathan, John (January 3, 2022). "'It's a disaster': theatre giants draw battle lines over 'Jewface'". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  9. ^ Pulver, Andrew (January 5, 2022). "Maureen Lipman attacks casting of Helen Mirren as former Israeli PM Golda Meir". The Guardian. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  10. ^ Stolworthy, Jacob (February 5, 2022). "Helen Mirren says Maureen Lipman was right to criticise her casting as Jewish Golda Meir". The Independent. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  11. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (July 14, 2021). "Bleecker Street, ShivHans Secure U.S. Rights To Guy Nattiv's Helen Mirren-Starrer 'Golda'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  12. ^ Barraclough, Leo (January 13, 2023). "Berlin Film Festival Adds Eight Titles to Berlinale Special Lineup, Including 'Golda,' 'Last Night of Amore,' 'Kill Boksoon'". Variety. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  13. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (June 6, 2023). "Jerusalem Film Festival Sets Guy Nattiv's 'Golda' Starring Helen Mirren As Opening Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  14. ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (July 17, 2023). "Guy Nattiv Talks 'Golda' Launch In Israel As Biopic Takes On Fresh Relevance Amid Judicial Reform Protests". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  15. ^ Tangcay, Jazz; Franklin, McKinley (July 25, 2023). "Helen Mirren Battles Political Strife in 'Golda' Trailer – Film News in Brief". Variety. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  16. ^ "Golda". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  17. ^ "Golda". Metacritic. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
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