Sanctuary (2022 film)
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| Directed by | Zachary Wigon |
| Written by | Micah Bloomberg |
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| Cinematography | Ludovica Isidori |
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| Music by | Ariel Marx |
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| Distributed by | Neon |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sanctuary is a 2022 American thriller film, directed by Zachary Wigon from a screenplay by Micah Bloomberg. It stars Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley.[2]
It had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2022, and will receive a limited theatrical release in the United States on May 19, 2023, before a wide release on May 25.[3]
Premise
The heir to a hotel empire (Christopher Abbott) and the dominatrix who has primed him for success (Margaret Qualley) battle it out in a hotel room as he tries to end their relationship.[1]
Cast
- Christopher Abbott as Hal
- Margaret Qualley as Rebecca
Production
In September 2021, it was announced Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley had joined the cast of the film, with Zachary Wigon directing from a screenplay by Micah Bloomberg.[2] Principal photography took place in New York City.[4]
Release
Sanctuary had its world premiere at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2022.[5] Shortly after, Super LTD, a division of Neon, acquired distribution rights to the film; however, it will be distributed under Neon.[6] The film also screened at Miami Dade College's 40th Annual Miami Film Festival on March 11, 2023, where it was nominated for the Knight Marimbas Award.[7]
It will have a limited theatrical release in the United States on May 19, 2023, then expanded to wide release on May 25.[3] The trailer was released on April 12, 2023.[3]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 95%, based on 22 reviews, with an average rating of 8.10/10.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Sanctuary". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ a b Keslassy, Elsa (September 4, 2021). "Margaret Qualley, Christopher Abbott to Star in New York-Lensed Thriller 'Sanctuary' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c Scorziello, Sophia (April 12, 2023). "'Sanctuary' Trailer: Margaret Qualley is a Power-Hungry Dominatrix in This Sexy Thriller". Variety. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (July 28, 2022). "'Sanctuary' First Look: Margaret Qualley is a Sinister Dominatrix in Slinky TIFF-Selected Thriller". IndieWire. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 28, 2022). "Toronto Film Festival 2022 Expecting "Full Houses" Says CEO with Star Power World Premieres: Jennifer Lawrence's 'Causeway', Anya Taylor-Joy's 'The Menu', Jessica Chastain's 'The Good Nurse', Jonathan Majors & Glen Powell's 'Devotion' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Lang, Brent (September 23, 2022). "Neon's Boutique Label Super Buys Margaret Qualley-Christopher Abbott Dominatrix Thriller 'Sanctuary' following TIFF Debut (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ "Sanctuary | Miami Film Festival 2023". Miami Film Festival. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ "Sanctuary". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 11, 2023.