Overview

• The world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival drew strong reactions, with critics reporting an emotional audience and sustained applause.
• Jessie Buckley’s performance as Agnes is widely singled out as awards-caliber, with praise also for Paul Mescal and young actor Jacobi Jupe.
• Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel, the screenplay is credited to Chloé Zhao and O’Farrell.
• High-profile producers Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes back the film, which also earns notices for its craft work, including Łukasz Żal’s cinematography and Max Richter’s score.
• Next on the campaign trail is a Toronto International Film Festival Gala on Sept. 7, with Focus Features opening the film Nov. 27 in limited release before a Dec. 12 expansion.