Steve McQueen's WWII Drama 'Blitz' Starring Saoirse Ronan to Premiere This Fall
'Blitz' follows a mother’s desperate search for her son amidst the chaos of Nazi bombings in London, set to debut at film festivals before its November release in theaters and on Apple TV+.
- Saoirse Ronan stars as Rita, a mother frantically searching for her 9-year-old son George, who goes missing after being sent to the countryside for safety.
- Directed, written, and produced by Oscar-winner Steve McQueen, 'Blitz' showcases the harrowing experiences of Londoners during the German Blitzkrieg.
- The film will close the New York Film Festival on October 10 and open the BFI London Film Festival on October 9.
- The ensemble cast includes Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, and Stephen Graham, with a score by Hans Zimmer.
- Blitz will be released in select theaters on November 1 and will stream on Apple TV+ starting November 22.
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