When and where will the film Mouse premiere?

The film Mouse will make its world premiere on February 13 at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale).

Who stars in the film Mouse?

Mouse stars Oscar nominee Sophie Okonedo as Helen, and Katherine Mallen Kupferer as Minnie, alongside Chloe Coleman and Tara Mallen.

What is the premise of the film Mouse?

Mouse is a sprawling coming-of-age drama centered on an English concert pianist living in suburban North Little Rock, Arkansas, around 2002, exploring her relationships and sense of self.

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Mouse: Directing Duo's Ambitious Next Chapter

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Summary

Mouse premieres Feb. 13 at the Berlinale, a major European festival.
The film follows an English pianist raising her daughter in Arkansas.
Filmmakers aimed for naturalistic authenticity using specific filming techniques.

Mouse: Directing Duo's Ambitious Next Chapter

Filmmakers Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson are set to premiere their latest film, Mouse, on February 13 at the Berlinale. This project follows their critically successful film Ghostlight, which they described as an "audition" for their more ambitious endeavors.

Mouse, a sprawling coming-of-age drama, showcases the directing duo's expanded capabilities. The film stars Oscar nominee Sophie Okonedo as Helen, an English concert pianist unexpectedly living in North Little Rock, Arkansas, in 2002 with her daughter Callie. Helen navigates an unhappy marriage while forming a deep bond with her daughter and Callie's best friend, Minnie.

O'Sullivan, who writes the scripts, has lived with the Mouse script longer than any previous work, incorporating her evolving perspective as a writer and director. The film's setting in Arkansas, O'Sullivan's childhood home, lends memoiristic undertones, with shooting locations chosen for their vivid personal significance.