God's Creatures (film)

God's Creatures is an upcoming Irish psychological drama film directed by Saela Davis & Anna Rose Holmer. Produced by Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly, it stars Emily Watson, Paul Mescal, and Aisling Franciosi.

God's Creatures
Directed by
Screenplay byShane Crowley
Story by
Produced byFodhla Cronin O'Reilly
Starring
CinematographyChayse Irvin
Edited byJulia Bloch
Production
companies
Distributed byA24
Release date
CountryIreland
LanguageEnglish

The film is scheduled to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2022.

Premise

In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community.

Cast

Production

God's Creatures was announced on May 22, 2019, when it was reported that Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer would direct a then-untitled Gothic film produced by Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly.[1] In June 2020, it was announced that BBC Film, Screen Ireland, and the Western Region Audiovisual Producer's Fund (WRAP) would finance the project.[2] In May 2021, Emily Watson and Paul Mescal joined the cast and production began that same month with cinematographer Chayse Irvin. Editing was completed by Julia Bloch.[3]

Release

The film is scheduled to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2022.[4]

References
  1. Clarke, Stewart (May 22, 2019). "Anna Rose Holmer, Saela Davis to Co-Direct Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly-Produced Gothic Drama (EXCLUSIVE)". Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  2. McCarthy, Esther (June 10, 2020). "Ireland's WRAP Fund backs BBC Films' 'God's Creatures', horror title 'The Ten Steps'". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  3. Kroll, Justin (May 11, 2021). "Emily Watson And 'Normal People' Star Paul Mescal To Headline in A24 in Psychological Drama 'God's Creatures'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 11, 2021. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
  4. Grater, Tom (April 19, 2022). "Cannes Directors' Fortnight 2022 Lineup Unveiled: Alex Garland, Mia Hansen-Løve, Alice Winocour On List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
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