Mike Leigh Unveils 'Hard Truths,' Reuniting with Marianne Jean-Baptiste

The film marks Leigh's return to contemporary drama, focusing on an intimate study of family life.

'Hard Truths' is Mike Leigh's 23rd feature film, reuniting him with Oscar-nominated actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
The film, described as a 'tough but compassionate intimate study of family life,' was shot in London in 2023.
Leigh's return to a contemporary setting follows his historical dramas 'Mr. Turner' and 'Peterloo'.
Bleecker Street will release the film in the U.S., with StudioCanal in the U.K., and Cornerstone Films handling international sales.
The film is a co-production between Thin Man Films and The Mediapro Studio, co-financed by Film4 in association with Creativity Media.