Benedict Andrews ( eng. Benedict Andrews ) is an Australian film and theater director. Most famous for the film " Una " in 2016, based on the scandalous play "Blackbird" ("Blackbird", 2005) by David Harrower .
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| Benedict Andrews | |
| Date of Birth | |
| Place of Birth | Adelaide , South Australia , Australia |
| Citizenship |  Australia |
| Profession | Theater director film director |
| Career | 1995 - present time |
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Biography
Benedict Andrews was born and raised in the Australian city of Adelaide , South Australia . [1] Together with his girlfriend choreographer, he lives in the Icelandic city of Reykjavik . [2]
Theater
Benedict Andrews - one of the most famous Australian theater directors , who successfully engaged in productions of theatrical performances in Australia and Europe . The director himself became famous in theatrical world art for his extraordinary approach to the classic plays of William Shakespeare , [3] Anton Chekhov , [4] Jean Genet [5] , Tennessee Williams . [6]
Such famous actors as Cate Blanchett , Isabelle Huppert [5] , Gillian Anderson , Ben Foster [6] and others took part in Andrews' theatrical productions.
Cinema
“ Una ” is the debut feature film by Benedict, which is an adaptation of the famous play “Blackbird” (“Blackbird”) by David Harrower . In November 2014, it was announced that Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn would star in the film, [7] which began filming on June 13, 2015 in the UK . [8] The world premiere of the film took place on September 2, 2016 at the International Film Festival in Telluride. The film was also shown at the International Film Festivals in Toronto , London and others.
In March 2018, Andrews filmed a new film, " Against All Enemies ", was announced. In the center of the plot is a story about a young FBI agent who is investigating the case of American actress Jean Seberg . The main role in the tape will be played by Kristen Stewart . [9]
Notes
- ↑ Brown, Emma BENEDICT ANDREWS, STAGE AND SCREEN (September 19, 2016).
- ↑ Dow, Steve Benedict Andrews returns to australia with new play gloria (September 1, 2015).
- ↑ Date and the king (February 12, 2009).
- ↑ Three Sisters - review (September 2012).
- 2 1 2 New York Theater Review: 'The Maids' Starring Cate Blanchett, Isabelle Huppert Unidentified . varety.com (August 9, 2014).
- 2 1 2 A Streetcar Named Desire, Young Vic, review . telegraph.co.uk (July 2014).
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike Rooney Mara, Ben Mendelsohn Star In 'Blackbird'; First Film For Theater Helmer Benedict Andrews . Deadline.com (November 5, 2014). The appeal date is February 17, 2016.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas Cast, financiers fly to 'Blackbird' . Screendaily.com (May 14, 2015). The appeal date is May 14, 2015.
- ↑ Nancy Tartaglione. Kristen Stewart To Play Icon Icon Against All Agains All Enemies; Jack O'Connell, Anthony Mackie Also Star (Unc.) . deadline.com (March 14, 2018).