The Artist's Wife
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| The Artist's Wife | |
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| Directed by | Tom Dolby |
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| Cinematography | Ryan Earl Parker |
| Edited by | Gena Bleier |
| Music by | Jeff Grace |
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| Distributed by | Strand Releasing |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Artist's Wife is a 2019 American drama film directed by Tom Dolby.[1][2] The film, shot in New York City and East Hampton, stars Bruce Dern, Lena Olin, Juliet Rylance, Avan Jogia, Catherine Curtin, and Stefanie Powers.[3][4][5][6] The film premiered at the 2019 Hamptons International Film Festival.[7][8] It was scheduled to release in New York City on April 3, 2020, but was postponed on September 25, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]
Plot
The Artist's Wife centers on Claire (Lena Olin), the wife of famed artist Richard Smythson (Bruce Dern) and once a promising painter herself, who now lives in the shadow of her husband's illustrious career. While preparing work for a new exhibition, Richard is diagnosed with dementia. As Richard's memories and moods become lost and erratic, Claire attempts to shield his illness from the art community while trying to reconnect him with his estranged daughter and grandson. Claire, who has taken up painting once again, must decide whether to stand with her husband in the shadows or step into the spotlight herself.
Cast
- Lena Olin as Claire
- Bruce Dern as Richard
- Juliet Rylance as Angela
- Avan Jogia as Danny the Manny
- Tonya Pinkins as Liza, the galeris
- Catherine Curtin as Joyce, the housekeeper
- Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Gogo, Angela's son
- Stefanie Powers as Ada
Film festivals
- Mill Valley Film Festival
- Whistler Film Festival
- Hamptons International Film Festival
- Palm Springs International Film Festival
- Sonoma International Film Festival
- Sarasota Film Festival
References
- ^ White, Peter; White, Peter (February 15, 2018). "'Call Me By Your Name' Exec Producer Tom Dolby To Direct 'The Artist's Wife'".
- ^ Zakarin, Jordan (July 17, 2014). "Tom Dolby Forms Production Co., Options John Cheever Story and James Dean Script (Exclusive)".
- ^ Desk, BWW News. "Bruce Dern to Guest Star in AT&T AUDIENCE Network's MR. MERCEDES". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Exec Producer Tom Dolby To Direct ‘The Artist’s Wife’
- ^ Avan Jogia Joins Tom Dolby’s ‘The Artist’s Wife’
- ^ "The Artist's Wife - Celsius Entertainment - London - Film Sales".
- ^ "Hamptons International Film Festival presents THE ARTIST'S WIFE". Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "THE ARTIST'S WIFE has World Premiere at the 2019 Hamptons International Film Festival". mysite. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "Strand Releasing Delays Release Of 'The Artist's Wife' Starring Lena Olin And Bruce Dern". March 12, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
