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Woolf's 'Night & Day': A Fresh Take on Identity
16 May
Summary
- Quiver Distribution acquired North American rights to the film.
- The movie adapts Virginia Woolf's early novel, set in London.
- It features themes of identity, love, and female ambition.
North American distribution rights for "Virginia Woolf's Night & Day" have been acquired by Quiver Distribution, with a planned theatrical release in the fall. This romantic comedy is inspired by Virginia Woolf's early novel and is set in early 20th-century London, against a backdrop of societal shifts and crumbling patriarchal attitudes.
The film follows Katharine Hilbery, portrayed by Haley Bennett, an aspiring astronomer torn between her scientific passions and societal pressures to marry. Katharine actively engages with the Suffragette movement, finding inspiration in Mary, played by Lily Allen. This narrative explores profound questions of purpose, identity, and love with humor and wit.
"Virginia Woolf's Night & Day" is a UK-German co-production featuring a notable cast including Lily Allen, Jack Whitehall, and Timothy Spall. The film's creative team includes director Tina Gharavi and screenwriter Justine Waddell, aiming to present a fresh and entertaining story about female ambition and self-determination.
