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== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Brandon ([[Michael Fassbender]]) is a 30-something [[yuppie]] living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life and urges. After his wayward younger sister ([[Carey Mulligan]]) moves into his apartment, Brandon’s world spirals out of control.
Brandon ([[Michael Fassbender]]) is a 30-something [[yuppie]] living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life and urges. After his wayward younger sister, Sissy ([[Carey Mulligan]]) moves into his apartment, Brandon’s world spirals out of control.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==

Revision as of 05:24, 11 November 2011

Shame
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySteve McQueen
Written byAbi Morgan
Steve McQueen
Produced byIain Canning
Emile Sherman
StarringMichael Fassbender
Carey Mulligan
James Badge Dale
Nicole Beharie
CinematographySean Bobbitt
Edited byJoe Walker
Music byHarry Escott
Distributed byFox Searchlight Pictures (United States)
Release dates
  • 11 September 2011 (2011-09-11) (Toronto)
  • 13 January 2012 (2012-01-13) (United Kingdom)
  • 2 December 2011 (2011-12-02) (United States)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryTemplate:Film UK
LanguageEnglish
Budget$6.5 million[1]

Shame is an erotic drama film co-written and directed by Steve McQueen. The film stars Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan. Shame was co-produced by Film4 and See-Saw Films (which produced The King's Speech). Shame's explicit sexual scenes resulted in this film being rated NC-17 in the United States.

Fox Searchlight Pictures paid around $400,000 to acquire the United States distribution rights of Shame,[2][3] and they will release this film in limited theatrical release in the United States on December 2, 2011.

Plot

Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a 30-something yuppie living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life and urges. After his wayward younger sister, Sissy (Carey Mulligan) moves into his apartment, Brandon’s world spirals out of control.

Cast

Production

Development

Director Steve McQueen worked with actor Michael Fassbender on the 2008 film Hunger, and chose him again to play the lead role in Shame.[4] Actors Carey Mulligan and James Badge Dale joined the cast in December 2010 to play the little sister and boss, respectively, of Fassbender's character.[5] Screenwriter Abi Morgan was chosen to produce the script, making it one of two films she is currently working on with Film4 (the other being The Iron Lady).[6]

Filming

Production was scheduled to begin on location in New York in January 2011,[5] though Fassbender later commented in an interview that he just began shooting his scenes in early March.[7] Filming ended late May for re-shoots, and post-production began.

Release and reception

Shame premiered at The 68th Venice Film Festival in the main competition.[8] Fassbender won a Volpi Cup for best actor at the Venice Film Festival for his role in the film.[9] It was also screened at The 36th Toronto International Film Festival,[10] The 49th New York Film Festival and The 55th BFI London Film Festival.

Shame will be officially released in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2012.[11] Fox Searchlight will distribute the film in the US.[12] The film was rated NC-17 (no one 17 and under admitted) by the Motion Picture Association of America. Searchlight has not planned to appeal the rating or make cuts for the less-restrictive R rating. Searchlight president Steve Gilula said, "I think NC-17 is a badge of honor, not a scarlet letter. We believe it is time for the rating to become usable in a serious manner".[13]

Awards

Nominations

References

  1. ^ Fernandez, Jay A. (2011-09-06). "Who Will Take a Chance on Michael Fassbender's Sex-Drenched, Gruesome 'Shame'? (Analysis)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  2. ^ Fleming, Mike (2011-09-11). "Toronto: Where Are The Film Deals?". Deadline. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  3. ^ Fleming, Mike (2011-09-09). "Toronto: Fox Searchlight Acquires 'Shame'". Deadline. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
  4. ^ Lodderhose, Diana (2010-09-07). "'Hunger' duo reunite in 'Shame'". Variety. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  5. ^ a b Kemp, Stuart (2010-12-09). "Carey Mulligan joins the cast of "Shame"". Reuters. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  6. ^ Dawtrey, Adam (2011-04-06). "Film4, Focus develop 'Suffragettes'". Variety. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  7. ^ O'Hehir, Andrew (2011-03-08). "Michael Fassbender, future superstar". Salon.com. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  8. ^ "Venezia 68; International competition of feature films, presented as world premieres". Venice International Film Festival. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
  9. ^ Nikkhah, Roya (September 10, 2011). "Michael Fassbender wins best actor at Venice for sex-addict role". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
  10. ^ "2011 Films - Shame". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
  11. ^ de Semlyen, Phil (August 3, 2011). "Exclusive: Shame Gets A UK Release Date". Empire Online. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
  12. ^ Young, John (2011-09-09). "'Shame': Fox Searchlight picks up graphic drama starring Michael Fassbender". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2011-09-10.
  13. ^ Kilday, Gregg (October 25, 2011). "'Shame' Officially Rated NC-17". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  14. ^ Nominations and jury revealed for the Moët British Independent Film Awards The Moët British Independent Film Awards. Retrieved October 31, 2011
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