Falling (2020 film)
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| Directed by | Viggo Mortensen |
| Written by | Viggo Mortensen |
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| Cinematography | Marcel Zyskind |
| Edited by | Ronald Sanders |
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| Distributed by | Modern Films |
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| Language | English |
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Falling is a 2020 drama film written and directed by Viggo Mortensen in his feature directorial debut.[1] The film stars Mortensen as John Peterson, a gay man whose conservative and homophobic father Willis (Lance Henriksen) starts to exhibit symptoms of dementia, forcing him to sell the family farm and move to Los Angeles to live with John and his husband Eric (Terry Chen).[2]
The film's cast also includes Sverrir Gudnason, Laura Linney, Hannah Gross and David Cronenberg.
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 31, 2020.[2] It is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2020, by Modern Films.
Cast
- Viggo Mortensen as John Peterson
- William Healy as 15-year-old John Peterson
- Grady McKenzie as Young John Peterson
- Etienne Kellici as Little John Peterson
- Lance Henriksen as Willis Peterson
- Sverrir Gudnason as Young Willis Peterson
- Laura Linney as Sarah Peterson
- Ava Kozelj as 10-year-old Sarah Peterson
- Carina Battrick as Little Sarah Peterson
- Hannah Gross as Gwen Peterson
- Terry Chen as Eric Peterson
- David Cronenberg as Proctologist
- Piers Bijvoet as Will
- Bracken Burns as Jill
- Gabby Velis as Monica Peterson
Production
In October 2018, it was announced Viggo Mortensen would star in the film, alongside Lance Henriksen, Sverrir Gudnason, and directing from a screenplay he wrote. Mortensen and Daniel Bekerman will serve as producers on the film under their Scythia Films banner.[3] In March 2019, Laura Linney, Hannah Gross and Terry Chen joined the cast of the film.[4]
Mortensen had not originally intended to play the lead role in the film himself, but found that since there were virtually no other major stars in the cast, committing to act in the film was the only way he was able to secure production funding.[1]
Filming
Principal photography began in March 2019.[5]
Release
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 31, 2020.[6] It will also screen at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2020.[7] It is scheduled to be released in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2020, by Modern Films.[8][9] It was also an official selection for both TIFF and Cannes.
References
- ^ a b Tom Grater, "Viggo Mortensen talks directing debut 'Falling'; first look at family drama". Screen Daily, May 15, 2019.
- ^ a b Robert Daniels, "‘Falling’: Viggo Mortensen’s Directorial Debut Is An Exhausting Mess (Sundance Review)". The Playlist, February 1, 2020.
- ^ McNary, Dave (October 15, 2018). "Viggo Mortensen to Star, Make Directorial Debut in Family Drama 'Falling'". Variety. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 21, 2019). "Laura Linney, Terry Chen & Hannah Gross Join Viggo Mortensen's Directorial Debut 'Falling', Shoot Underway In Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ "Viggo Mortensen is filming a movie in Toronto". blogto.com. February 13, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (July 30, 2020). "Toronto Sets 2020 Lineup: Werner Herzog, Regina King, Mira Nair, Francois Ozon, Naomi Kawase Titles Join Hybrid Edition". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (August 7, 2020). "Modern Films acquires Hilma Af Klint, Molly Ivins docs for UK and Ireland (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ "Falling". Launching Films. Retrieved August 13, 2020.