Whale
This is a film that stays with you and changes you. It is heavy, indeed.
The Whale
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.
Genre
Drama
Runtime
117
Language
English
Director
Darren Aronofsky
Writer(s)
Samuel D Hunter
Cast
Brendan Fraser,
Sadie Sink,
Hong Chau,
Samantha Morton
Awards:
Nominee, Best Actor - Drama, Golden Globes
Winner, Interfilm Award ~ Best Film, Venice Film Festival
Winner, Leoncino d'Oro Agiscuola Award, Venice Film Festival
Winner, Premio Fondazione Fai Persona Lavoro Ambiente Award - Special Mention, Venice Film Festival
Nominee, Queer Lion, Venice Film Festival
Nominee, Golden Lion, Venice Film Festival
Nominee, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Academy Awards
Nominee, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Academy Awards
MOREFEATURED REVIEW
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
Fraser radiates intelligence and humour from within this hulking frame, revealing Charlie's soul. It's a hugely emotive performance that lifts everyone around him. As usual, Chau is a wonderfully rounded as a woman who deeply loves and is frustrated by Charlie (for reasons that emerge). In her scene ...
Played at
NoHo 7 12.21.22 - 3.09.23
Claremont 5 1.13.23 - 2.09.23
Newhall 1.13.23 - 2.09.23
Firehouse Theater 1.27.23 - 2.02.23
Town Center 5 2.10.23 - 3.09.23
Monica Film Center 3.10.23 - 3.30.23
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