Teen Spirit (2018 film)

Teen Spirit
Directed by Max Minghella
Produced by
Written by Max Minghella
Starring
Music by Marius DeVries
Cinematography Autumn Durald
Edited by Cam McLauchlin
Production
company
Distributed by
Release date
  • September 7, 2018 (2018-09-07) (TIFF)
Running time
 92 minutes[1]
Country
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
Language English

Teen Spirit is a 2018 American-British musical drama film serving as the directorial debut of Max Minghella. The film stars Elle Fanning, Rebecca Hall, and Zlatko Buric.

It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2018.

Premise

Violet, a shy teenager living in a small European town, dreams of pop stardom as an escape from her dismal surroundings and shattered family life. With the help of an unlikely mentor, Violet enters an international singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition.[2]

Cast

Production

On January 30, 2017, it was revealed that actor Max Minghella would be making his directorial debut with Teen Spirit from a screenplay that he wrote. It was also revealed that the film would be launched to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin in the following month.[3] On February 10, 2017, it was announced that Elle Fanning would star in the film, which, at the time, was in pre-production and was being sold to international buyers at the European Film Market.[2] On July 11, 2017, it was announced that principal production for Teen Spirit had commenced in London, England with the rest of the cast confirmed as well.[4]

In September 2018, a teaser trailer was released, revealing Rebecca Hall as having joined the cast. Additionally, it was announced that the film would feature performances of and music written by Robyn, Ellie Goulding, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Tegan & Sara, Annie Lennox, Orbital, Alice Deejay, The Undertones, Major Lazer, Grimes, Whigfield, and Sigrid, and a original song "Wildflowers" written by Carly Rae Jepsen and produced by Jack Antonoff.[5]

Release

Teen Spirit had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2018.[6] Shortly after, Lionsgate and LD Entertainment acquired U.K and U.S, distribution rights respectively.[7][8]

References

  1. ↑ "Teen Spirit". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  2. 1 2 Lodderhose, Diana (10 February 2017). "Elle Fanning To Star In Max Minghella's Directorial Debut 'Teen Spirit' — Berlin".
  3. ↑ Lodderhose, Diana (30 January 2017). "Max Minghella Teams With 'La La Land' Producer For Directorial Debut 'Teen Spirit' – Berlin".
  4. ↑ Lodderhose, Diana (11 July 2017). "BFI Launches Indie Films Commission; 'Midsomer Murders' Scores Key Renewals; Max Minghella's 'Teen Spirit' Adds Cast – Global Briefs".
  5. ↑ https://deadline.com/2018/09/teen-spirit-elle-fanning-movie-first-look-toronto-film-festival-video-1202457070/
  6. ↑ Kay, Jeremy (August 14, 2018). "Toronto unveils Contemporary World Cinema, more Galas and Special Presentations". Screen International. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  7. ↑ Grater, Tom (September 6, 2018). "Toronto-bound Elle Fanning music film 'Teen Spirit' sells out internationally (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  8. ↑ Lang, Brent (September 8, 2018). "Toronto: 'Teen Spirit' With Elle Fanning Sells to Mickey Liddell". Variety. Retrieved September 9, 2018.
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