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''After Yang'' received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 82% approval rating on [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], based on 55 reviews, with a [[Weighted arithmetic mean|weighted average]] of 8.30/10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/after_yang|title=After Yang (2021)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=July 9, 2021}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film holds a rating of |
''After Yang'' received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 82% approval rating on [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], based on 55 reviews, with a [[Weighted arithmetic mean|weighted average]] of 8.30/10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/after_yang|title=After Yang (2021)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|access-date=July 9, 2021}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film holds a rating of 83 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/after-yang|title=After Yang|website=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=July 9, 2021}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:01, 27 January 2022
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| Directed by | Kogonada |
| Screenplay by | Kogonada |
| Based on | "Saying Goodbye to Yang" by Alexander Weinstein |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Benjamin Loeb |
| Edited by | Kogonada |
| Music by |
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Production companies | |
| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 101 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
After Yang is a 2021 American science-fiction drama film written, directed and edited by Kogonada. It stars Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Justin H. Min, and Haley Lu Richardson.
It had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on July 8, 2021.
Premise
In a world where robotic children are purchased as live-in babysitters, a father and daughter attempt to save the life of their robotic family member, Yang, who has become unresponsive.
Cast
- Colin Farrell as Jake
- Jodie Turner-Smith as Kyra
- Justin H. Min as Yang
- Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja as Mika
- Haley Lu Richardson as Ada
- Sarita Choudhury as Cleo
- Ritchie Coster as Russ
- Clifton Collins Jr. as George
- Ava DeMary as Vicky
- Brett Dier as Aaron
Production
In June 2018, it was reported that producer Theresa Park had acquired screen rights to "Saying Goodbye to Yang", a short story written by Alexander Weinstein. The film would be written and directed by Kogonada.[2] In February 2019, it was announced that Colin Farrell would star in After Yang, which would be distributed by A24.[3][4] In April 2019, Golshifteh Farahani, Justin H. Min, Sarita Choudhury, and Haley Lu Richardson joined the cast.[5] In May 2019, it was announced Jodie Turner-Smith and Clifton Collins Jr. had joined the cast of the film, with Turner-Smith replacing Farahani.[6][7]
Principal photography began on May 1, 2019.[8]
Release
It had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on July 8, 2021 before having its North American premiere on January 21, 2022 at the Sundance Film Festival.[9][10]
Reception
After Yang received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 82% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 55 reviews, with a weighted average of 8.30/10.[11] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 83 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[12]
References
- ^ "After Yang". Cannes Film Festival. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (8 June 2018). "Theresa Park's Pow! Developing Alexander Weinstein Short Story 'Saying Goodbye To Yang' For Big Screen". Deadline.
- ^ McNary, Dave (28 February 2019). "Colin Farrell to Star in A24 Robot Drama 'After Yang'". Variety.
- ^ Mike Jr, Fleming (28 February 2019). "A24 Greenlights 'After Yang'; Colin Farrell To Star & Kogonada To Direct". Deadline.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (16 April 2019). "Exclusive: Golshifteh Farahani, Justin Min, Sarita Choudhury Join Colin Farrell in A24's 'After Yang'". Collider.
- ^ Tura, Alessandra (May 28, 2019). "Gucci's Roman Extravaganza". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ Collins, Clifton Jr (May 31, 2019). "Not every script is worthy of the deep delve, but every now & then a gem is found leaving one pontificating 🤔 poetic ending wrapping on Grandpa's Bday, with a viewing of #HowardHawks #RioBravo ,big love to brother Adam @countingcrows #Zoe & #bluberry for support, movie nights,enlightening critical convos, perfect table setting for #kogonada @A24 #AfterYang , not to mention humbling life tune up from brother @shaunking and the beautiful people I was privileged to hear speak on #prisonreform . Be sure to follow PODCASTS". Instagram.com. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
- ^ "After Yang" (PDF). nyc.gov. NYC Media & Production. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
- ^ "The Films of the Official Selection 2021". Cannes Film Festival. June 3, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "2022 Sundance Film Festival: Feature Films, Indie Episodic, New Frontier Lineups Announced – sundance.org". Retrieved 2022-01-16.
- ^ "After Yang (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ "After Yang". Metacritic. Retrieved July 9, 2021.