Tuesday (2023 film)
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| Directed by | Daina O. Pusić |
| Written by | Daina O. Pusić |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Alexis Zabé |
| Edited by | Arttu Salmi |
| Music by | Anna Meredith |
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| Distributed by | A24 (United States) |
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Running time | 111 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
Tuesday is a 2023 fantasy drama film written and directed by Daina O. Pusić in her feature directorial debut. A co-production between A24, the BFI and BBC Film, it stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Lola Petticrew as a mother and daughter who are guided by Death itself in coping with the daughter's impending death by terminal illness. Leah Harvey and Arinzé Kene also star.
The film had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on 1 September 2023. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on June 14, 2024.
Premise[edit]
Zora lives with her terminally ill daughter Tuesday. One day, Death in the form of a size-altering macaw arrives and sends Zora and Tuesday on an emotional journey about life, love, and death.[2][3]
Cast[edit]
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Zora
- Lola Petticrew as Tuesday
- Leah Harvey as Nurse Billie
- Arinzé Kene as the voice of Death
- Daina Oniunas-Pusić
- Ellie James as Willow
- Taru Devani as Ira
- Jay Simpson as Spike
- David Sibley as Robert
- Nathan Amzi as Nathan
- Justin Edwards as Jack
- Hugh Futcher as Hans
- Nathan Ives-Moiba as Victor
- Ewens Abid as Abel
- Bijal Raj as Berrak
Production[edit]
In May 2021, it was announced that Daina Oniunas-Pusić would make her feature directorial debut with the project, and that Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lola Petticrew, Arinzé Kene and Leah Harvey had joined the cast.[4][5][6] Principal photography began in the United Kingdom in June 2021 with Alexis Zabé serving as cinematographer,[7][8] and wrapped in late July.[9]
Release[edit]
The film had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2023.[3][10] It was also screened at the BFI London Film Festival on October 11, 2023.[2] It is scheduled to be released on June 14, 2024.[11]
Reception[edit]
Tuesday holds a 100% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes based on 5 reviews.[12][13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Program Guide" (PDF). Telluride Film Festival. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Tuesday". BFI London Film Festival. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ a b Davis, Clayton (30 August 2023). "Telluride Lineup Includes World Premieres of 'Saltburn,' 'The Bikeriders' and 'Rustin' With Tributes for Yorgos Lanthimos and Wim Wenders". Variety. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (19 May 2021). "Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Star in A24 Movie Tuesday". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (19 May 2021). "Julia Louis-Dreyfus To Star In A24 Pic Tuesday; Lola Petticrew and Arinzé Kene Also On Board". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (27 May 2021). "Foundation's Leah Harvey Joins Julia Louis-Dreyfus In A24's Tuesday". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 27 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production – Tuesday". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Alexis Zabe Shoots A24 Film Tuesday". Lux Artists. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ Petticrew, Lola. "That's a wrap on Tuesday!!!!". Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Program Guide" (PDF). Telluride Film Festival. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (31 August 2023). "BFI London Film Festival Full Lineup: 'The Book Of Clarence' World Premiere; Scorsese, Miyazaki, Lanthimos & Fincher Among Headline Galas". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "Tuesday (2023)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Linden, Sheri (7 September 2023). "Tuesday Review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Takes a Rewarding Art House Plunge in a Gutsy Debut Feature". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
