Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon is a 2021 American fantasy film written and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. It stars Jeon Jong-seo, Kate Hudson, Craig Robinson, Evan Whitten and Ed Skrein.
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Directed by | Ana Lily Amirpour |
Written by | Ana Lily Amirpour |
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Cinematography | Pawel Pogorzelski |
Edited by | Taylor Levy |
Music by | Daniele Luppi |
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Distributed by | Saban Films |
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Running time | 106 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
It had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2021.
Cast
- Jeon Jong-seo as Mona
- Kate Hudson as Bonnie
- Craig Robinson as Officer Harold
- Altonio Jackson as Ray Sr.
- Ed Skrein as Fuzz
- Evan Whitten as Charlie
Production
In October 2018, it was announced Kate Hudson, Craig Robinson, Altonio Jackson and Zac Efron had joined the cast of the film, with Ana Lily Amirpour directing from a screenplay she wrote. John Lesher will serve as a producer under his Le Grisbi Productions banner.[2] Black Bicycle Entertainment is producing in association with wiip, Luke Rodgers will executive produce. In April 2019, Jeon Jong-seo joined the cast of the film.[3] In July 2019, it was announced Ed Skrein and Evan Whitten had joined the cast of the film, with Skrein replacing Efron.[4]
Principal photography began in July 2019.[5] Alongside original music by Daniele Luppi, the soundtrack includes several songs by Bottin.[6]
Release
It had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2021.[7] In March 2022, Saban Films acquired distribution rights to the film.[8]
References
- "Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon". Venice Film Festival. 16 July 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- Wiseman, Andreas (October 28, 2018). "Kate Hudson, Craig Robinson & Zac Efron Line Up For Ana Lily Amirpour's 'Blood Moon' — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- Sneider, Jeff (April 18, 2019). "Exclusive: 'Burning' Star Jeon Jong-seo Eyed to Join Kate Hudson in Ana Lily Amirpour's 'Blood Moon'". Collider. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
- Wiseman, Andreas (July 1, 2019). "'Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon': 'Burning' Breakout Jun Jong-Seo Stars With Kate Hudson, Craig Robinson & Ed Skrein In Ana Lily Amirpour Pic Now Under Way". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- Lily Amirpour, Ana (July 1, 2019). "DAY 1. #MonaLisaAndTheBloodMoon 🥁". Instagram.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- Diamante, Giulia (September 5, 2021). "'Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon'". Close-Up. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- Vivarelli, Nick (July 26, 2021). "Venice Film Festival Full Lineup Unveiled – Live Updates". Variety. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- Loderhose, Diana (March 15, 2022). "Saban Films Takes North American Rights To Kate Hudson Starrer 'Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2022.