A Private War

A Private War
Directed by Matthew Heineman
Produced by Matthew George
Matthew Heineman
Basil Iwanyk
Marissa McMahon
Charlize Theron
Written by Arash Amel
Based on "Marie Colvin’s Private War" in Vanity Fair
by Marie Brenner
Starring
Music by H. Scott Salinas
Cinematography Robert Richardson
Edited by Nick Fenton
Production
company
Distributed by Aviron Pictures
Release date
  • September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07) (Toronto)
  • November 2, 2018 (2018-11-02)
Country United States
Language English

A Private War is an American biographical drama film directed by Matthew Heineman and starring Rosamund Pike as journalist Marie Colvin.[1] The film is based on the 2012 article "Marie Colvin’s Private War" in Vanity Fair Magazine by Marie Brenner.[2][3][4] The film was written by Arash Amel and features Jamie Dornan, Tom Hollander, and Stanley Tucci.[5]

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Jordan and then in London.[6][7][8]

Release

In February 2018, Aviron Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[9] The film will have its world premiere at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2018, as well as screen at the Mill Valley Film Festival on October 4, 2018, and the Woodstock Film Festival on October 14th, 2018.[10][11] [12] The film will be released on November 2, 2018, in limited release, before expanding wide on November 16, 2018.[13]

Reception

The film has a score of 67 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[14]

References

  1. Carey, Matthew (December 22, 2017). "Director Matthew Heineman On His Oscar-Shortlisted Doc 'City Of Ghosts': "The Hardest Film I've Made By Far"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  2. Galuppo, Mia (November 21, 2017). "Tom Hollander Joins Rosamund Pike in 'A Private War'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  3. N'Duka, Amanda (November 21, 2017). "Tom Hollander Enlists In 'A Private War'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  4. Mudano, Mike (January 18, 2018). "Stanley Tucci Joins Rosamund Pike in Forthcoming Biopic A Private War". Paste (magazine). Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  5. Lang, Brent (February 2, 2018). "Aviron Buys 'Serenity' With Matthew McConaughey, 'A Private War' With Rosamund Pike (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety (magazine). Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  6. Clarke, Stewart (January 18, 2018). "Stanley Tucci Joins Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan in 'A Private War' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety (magazine). Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  7. Sommers, Kat (January 2018). "Stanley Tucci Joins Rosamund Pike, Tom Hollander and Jamie Dornan for 'A Private War'". BBC America. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  8. Tartaglione, Nancy (November 14, 2017). "Oscar-Winning DP Robert Richardson To Lens 'A Private War' With Rosamund Pike". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  9. Lang, Brent (February 2, 2018). "Aviron Buys Serenity With Matthew McConaughey, A Private War With Rosamund Pike". Variety. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  10. ‘Galveston’ Removed From Toronto Film Festival Lineup; ‘A Private War’ Takes Its Slot
  11. McNary, Dave (August 22, 2018). "Rosamund Pike's 'A Private War' to Open Mill Valley Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  12. McNary, Dave (May 8, 2018). "Rosamund Pike's 'A Private War' Gets Awards-Season November Release". Variety. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
  13. https://www.metacritic.com/movie/a-private-war/
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