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Rumours
Directed byGuy Maddin
Evan Johnson
Galen Johnson
Written byGuy Maddin
Evan Johnson
Galen Johnson
Produced by
  • Liz Jarvis
  • Lars Knudsen
  • Philipp Kreuzer
  • Starring
  • Alicia Vikander
  • CinematographyStefan Ciupek
    Music byKristian Eidnes Andersen

    Production
    companies

    • Square Peg
  • Buffalo Gal Pictures
  • Maze Pictures
  • Distributed by
  • Plaion Pictures[1] (Germany)
  • Release date

    • May 18, 2024 (2024-05-18) (Cannes)

    Running time

    118 minutes
    CountriesGermany
    Canada
    LanguageEnglish

    Rumours is a 2024 black comedy film directed by Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson, and starring Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander.

    The film had its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on 18 May 2024.

    Premise[edit]

    World leaders meet at the G7 but get lost in the woods whilst trying to compose a joint statement on an unspecified global crisis. Beset by thick fog and menaced by undead bog bodies and a giant brain, they navigate the tortured passions between them.

    Cast[edit]

    Production[edit]

    A German-Canadian production from Square Peg. Producers on the film are Liz Jarvis for Buffalo Gal Pictures, Philipp Kreuzer for Maze Pictures, and Lars Knudsen for Square Peg.[2]

    Casting[edit]

    Cate Blanchett joined the cast in October 2023.[3] In January 2024, news broke that the cast also included Alicia Vikander and Charles Dance.[4][1]

    Filming[edit]

    Principal photography took place in Hungary in October 2023.[5] Filming locations also included Winnipeg in Canada.[6]

    Release[edit]

    The film was selected to be screened out of competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 18 May 2024.[7]

    Reception[edit]

    Onreview aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 80% based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 4.5/10.[8]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (January 11, 2024). "Alicia Vikander & More Join Cate Blanchett In Ensemble Comedy 'Rumours' As Guy Maddin Pic Lands At Bleecker Street". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  • ^ Lopez, Kirsten (January 11, 2024). "Dark Comedy 'Rumours' Starring Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander Acquired by Bleecker Street". The Wrap. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  • ^ Vlessing, Etan (October 5, 2023). "Cate Blanchett Boards Guy Maddin's 'Rumors' Dramedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  • ^ Ruimy, Jordan (January 11, 2024). "Alicia Vikander Joins Cate Blanchett in Guy Maddin's 'Rumors'". World of Reel. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  • ^ Booth, Ned (October 5, 2023). "Rumors': Cate Blanchett To Star In Canadian Auteur Guy Maddin's Upcoming Drama, Shooting Stars Next Week". The Playlist. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  • ^ Ruimy, Jordan (September 14, 2023). "Guy Maddin's 'Rumors' Set for October Shoot". World of Reel. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  • ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  • ^ "Rumours". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 21, 2024.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rumours_(2024_film)&oldid=1232236661"

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