Lion (2016 film)
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Directed by | Garth Davis |
Screenplay by | Luke Davies |
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Cinematography | Greig Fraser |
Edited by | Alexandre de Franceschi |
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Running time | 118 minutes[1] |
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Language | English |
Box office | $433,101[2] |
Lion is a 2016 Australian-American-British drama film directed by Garth Davis in his feature debut and written by Luke Davies, based on the non-fiction book A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley with Larry Buttrose. The film stars Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Nicole Kidman, Abhishek Bharate, Divian Ladwa, Priyanka Bose, Deepti Naval, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Sunny Pawar.
The film, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2016,[3] was released in the United States on November 25, 2016, by The Weinstein Company.
Plot
Saroo Brierley, who was lost from his family at the age of five and was adopted by an Australian family, searches for his long-lost family using Google Earth.
Cast
- Dev Patel as Saroo Brierley[4]
- Sunny Pawar as Young Saroo[4]
- Rooney Mara as Lucy, Saroo's girlfriend (based on Lisa Williams)[5]
- David Wenham as John Brierley, Saroo's adopted father[5]
- Nicole Kidman as Sue Brierley, Saroo's adopted mother[4]
- Abhishek Bharate as Guddu Khan, Saroo's biological brother[4]
- Divian Ladwa as Mantosh Brierley, Saroo's adopted brother[5]
- Priyanka Bose as Kamla Munshi, Saroo's biological mother[6]
- Deepti Naval as Saroj Sood, founder of the Indian Society for Sponsorship and Adoption (ISSA)[6]
- Tannishtha Chatterjee as Noor[6]
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Rawa[6]
Production
On April 24, 2013, it was announced that Garth Davis would make his directorial debut with the Saroo Brierley's biopic based on his memoir A Long Way Home for See-Saw Films and Sunstar Entertainment.[7][8] The story revolves around Brierley, a five-year-old Indian boy who gets on the wrong train and is ferried thousands miles away from home. He is adopted by an Australian couple and, 25 years later, finds his birth parents using Google Earth.[8][9] In May 2014, The Weinstein Company bought the worldwide distribution rights to the survival drama titled Lion for $12 million.[9] Luke Davies adapted the book into the film, which Screen Australia and Fulcrum Media Finance would co-finance, while See-Saw, Sunstar, and Aquarius Films would produce the film. Iain Canning, Angie Fielder and Emile Sherman would be attached as producers.[9] In October 2014, Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman were cast in the film for the lead roles.[4] In January 2015, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Priyanka Bose, Tannishtha Chatterjee, and Deepti Naval joined the cast.[6] In April 2015, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, and Divian Ladwa also joined the cast.[5] Pallavi Sharda also joined the film's cast to play Saroo's friend.[7] Hauschka and Dustin O'Halloran composed the film's score.[10]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began in January 2015 in Kolkata, India.[6] In mid-April, filming moved to Australia, where it took place in Melbourne and Hobart. Kidman filmed her scenes in Australia.[5][11]
Music
Sia wrote the song "Never Give Up" for the film which also includes the song "The Sun, The Sand And The Sea" from noted songwriter Jimmy Radcliffe.[12][13]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2016.[14] The film served as the opening night film at the Zurich Film Festival on September 22, 2016.[15] It also screened at the London Film Festival on October 12, 2016,[16] and at the Hamptons International Film Festival on October 7 and 8, 2016.[17] The film was released in the United States on November 25, 2016.[18] The film will be released in Australia on January 19, 2017.[19] and in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2017.[20]
Reception
Critical response
The film received positive reviews with the performances of Patel and Kidman receiving praise after its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.[21][22] On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 82%, based on 72 reviews, with a weighted average rating of 7.2/10. The critical consensus reads, "Lion's undeniably uplifting story and talented cast make it a moving journey that transcends the typical cliches of its genre."[23] On Metacritic the film has a score of 66 out of 100 score, based on 31 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[24]
Accolades
List of awards and nominations | |||||
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Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
Asia Pacific Screen Awards | November 24, 2016 | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Dev Patel | Nominated | [25] |
Special Mention: Grand Jury Prize | Sunny Pawar | Won | |||
Austin Film Festival | October 20, 2016 | Marquee Audience Award | Lion | Won | [26] |
Camerimage | November 19, 2016 | Golden Frog Award for Best Cinematography | Greig Fraser | Won | [27] |
Chicago International Film Festival | October 27, 2016 | Audience Award | Lion | Won (tied with Moonlight) |
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Critics Choice Awards | December 11, 2016 | Best Picture | Lion | Pending | [29] |
Best Supporting Actor | Dev Patel | Pending | |||
Best Supporting Actress | Nicole Kidman | Pending | |||
Best Adapted Screenplay | Luke Davies | Pending | |||
Best Score | Dustin O'Halloran and Hauschka | Pending | |||
Best Young Performer | Sunny Pawar | Pending | |||
Denver Film Festival | November 13, 2016 | Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature | Lion | Won | [30] |
Evening Standard British Film Awards | December 8, 2016 | Best Actor | Dev Patel | Nominated | [31][32] |
International Film of the Year | Lion | Won | |||
Heartland Film Festival | October 30, 2016 | Truly Moving Picture Award | Garth Davis | Won | [33] |
Hollywood Film Awards | November 6, 2016 | Hollywood Supporting Actress Award | Nicole Kidman | Won | [34] |
Hollywood Music in Media Awards | November 17, 2016 | Best Original Score – Feature Film | Dustin O'Halloran and Hauschka | Nominated | [35][36] |
Mill Valley Film Festival | October 16, 2016 | Overall Audience Favorite | Lion | Won | [37] |
Palm Springs International Film Festival | January 2, 2017 | International Star Award | Nicole Kidman | Won | [38] |
San Diego Film Critics Society | December 12, 2016 | Best Supporting Actress | Nicole Kidman | Pending | [39] |
Best Adapted Screenplay | Luke Davies | Pending | |||
Santa Barbara International Film Festival | February 3, 2017 | Virtuosos Award | Dev Patel | Won | [40] |
Satellite Awards | February 19, 2017 | Best Film | Lion | Pending | [41] |
Best Supporting Actor | Dev Patel | Pending | |||
Best Supporting Actress | Nicole Kidman | Pending | |||
Best Adapted Screenplay | Luke Davies | Pending | |||
Best Film Editing | Alexandre de Franceschi | Pending | |||
Toronto International Film Festival | September 18, 2016 | People's Choice Award | Lion | 1st Runner-up | [42] |
Virginia Film Festival | November 6, 2016 | Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature | Lion | Won | [43] |
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | December 5, 2016 | Best Youth Performance | Sunny Pawar | Nominated | [44] |
Best Adapted Screenplay | Luke Davies | Nominated |
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- ^ a b c d e Barraclough, Leo (April 7, 2015). "Rooney Mara Joins Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel in 'Lion'". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f Frater, Patrick (January 14, 2015). "Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel to Roar in India-set Survival Tale 'Lion'". Variety. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
- ^ a b "Pallavi Sharda in Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman starrer 'Lion'". indianexpress.com. August 22, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (April 24, 2013). "Garth Davis to direct See-Saw's Saroo Brierley biopic". Screen Daily. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
- ^ a b c Kemp, Stuart (May 19, 2014). "Cannes: 'King's Speech' Producers Snag $12 Million 'Lion' Deal With Weinstein Co". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
- ^ "Dustin O'Halloran & Hauschka Scoring Garth Davis's Lion". Film Music Reporter. March 2, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- ^ "Lion: Tasmanian farmer hosts Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel for filming of Saroo Brierley story". abc.net.au. April 14, 2015. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
- ^ Helman, Peter (November 10, 2016). "Sia - Never Give Up". Stereogum. Retrieved November 25, 2016.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3741834/soundtrack
- ^ Raup, Jordan (July 26, 2016). "TIFF 2016 Line-Up Includes 'Nocturnal Animals,' 'La La Land,' 'American Pastoral,' and More". The Film Stage. Retrieved July 26, 2016.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (August 29, 2016). "'Lion' To Open Zurich Fest; Canal Plus Vet Alduy Joins Fox TV Distribution – Global Briefs". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (August 17, 2016). "Weinstein Co's 'Lion' To Roar As London Film Festival Gala Presentation". Deadline.com. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
- ^ "Sloan Science & Film". scienceandfilm.org. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
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External links
- Official website
- Lion at IMDb
- Lion at Rotten Tomatoes
- Lion at Metacritic
- Lion at AllMovie
- Lion at History vs. Hollywood
- Sunstar Entertainment
- 2016 films
- 2010s drama films
- Australian films
- Australian drama films
- American films
- American drama films
- British films
- British drama films
- English-language films
- Films shot in Australia
- Films shot in Melbourne
- Films shot in Kolkata
- Films set in Kolkata
- Films set in Australia
- Films based on non-fiction books
- Drama films based on actual events
- The Weinstein Company films
- Directorial debut films