Oh, Canada (film)
| Oh, Canada | |
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| Directed by | Paul Schrader |
| Screenplay by | Paul Schrader |
| Based on | Foregone by Russell Banks |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Andrew Wonder |
| Edited by | Benjamin Rodriguez Jr. |
| Music by | Phosphorescent |
Production company | Foregone Film PSC |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Oh, Canada is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by Paul Schrader, based on the 2021 novel Foregone by Russell Banks. It stars Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Michael Imperioli, Jacob Elordi and Kristine Froseth.[1] This marked the second collaboration between Gere and Schrader after American Gigolo and the second Schrader adaptation of a Russel Bank's novel after Affliction in 1997.
The film will have its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024.
Premise[edit]
The story delves into the life of a tormented writer on the brink of death, a Canadian-American leftist who fled to Canada to avoid the Vietnam War draft.[2]
Cast[edit]
- Richard Gere as Leonard Fife
- Jacob Elordi as young Leonard Fife
- Uma Thurman as Emma
- Michael Imperioli
- Penelope Mitchell as Sloan/Amy
- Kristine Froseth as Alicia
- Zach Shaffer
Production[edit]
The production received a SAG-AFTRA exemption and began filming in New York City in September 2023. It wrapped production three weeks later in October.[3][4] In December 2023, it was announced Kristine Froseth, Michael Imperioli, and Uma Thurman had joined the cast of the film.[5][6][7] Arclight Films, after producing Schrader's First Reformed, agreed to finance and represent sales of the movie at the European Film Market.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Thompson, Anne (May 9, 2023). "Paul Schrader on the 'Explicit' Script He Gave to Elisabeth Moss: 'I'm an Old Male. How Am I Going to Direct This?'". IndieWire. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Barfield, Charles. "'Oh, Canada': Paul Schrader Confirms New Film Will Star Richard Gere & Jacob Elordi". The Playlist. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Ruimy, Jordan (August 19, 2019). "Paul Schrader's 'Oh, Canada' Starts Production in NYC". World of Reel. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "Paul Schrader's 'Oh' Canada' Wraps Production". Orange County Film Office. October 12, 2023. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (December 5, 2023). "Kristine Froseth Joins Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi In Paul Schrader Pic 'Oh, Canada'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (December 8, 2023). "Michael Imperioli Boards Paul Schrader's 'Oh, Canada". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (December 12, 2023). "Uma Thurman Confirmed To Join Richard Gere, Jacob Elordi In 'Oh, Canada'". Deadline. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (February 8, 2024). "Arclight Films Boards Paul Schrader's 'Oh, Canada' Starring Jacob Elordi, Richard Gere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Oh, Canada at IMDb
