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Oscar-Shortlisted 'The Pearl Comb' Debuts on Disney+ in Europe as Richardson, Lancaster Join as EPs

The streaming push raises the film's profile with awards voters during the peak of campaigning.

Overview

  • Miranda Richardson and David Lancaster came aboard as executive producers and praised Ali Cook’s short in statements announcing their involvement.
  • The film is on the Academy Awards shortlist for short film after an extended festival run that included two British Short Film Awards.
  • Availability is currently limited to Disney+ in European markets, expanding access during awards season.
  • Written and directed by Ali Cook, the gothic period piece stars Beatie Edney, Clara Paget, and Simon Armstrong.
  • Set in 1893 England, the story follows a fisherman's wife whose tuberculosis cure draws the scrutiny of a skeptical doctor.