Scoop

"One interview can change everything."

2024 1h 43m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 269

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Synopsis

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Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization gives an insider account of how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew's infamous interview.

“One interview can change everything.”

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Cast

Gillian Anderson
Emily Maitlis
Billie Piper
Sam McAlister
Rufus Sewell
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Keeley Hawes
Amanda Thirsk
Romola Garai
Esme Wren
Richard Goulding
Stewart Maclean
Amanda Redman
Netta McAlister
Connor Swindells
Jae Donnelly

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Philip Martin
Writers: Geoff Bussetil, Peter Moffat
Languages: English, Spanish
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Philip Martin, shot by Nanu Segal. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Anne Nikitin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Kristina Hetherington shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Gillian Anderson and Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "One interview can change everything.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21279806 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Philip Martin directs. Nanu Segal behind the camera. Anne Nikitin scores. Kristina Hetherington cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English, Spanish.

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1Released 2 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Spanish.
3Directed by Philip Martin, shot by Nanu Segal. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Anne Nikitin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Kristina Hetherington shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Gillian Anderson and Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "One interview can change everything.".
8IMDB entry: tt21279806 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 13 themes, including "journalist", "journalism", "prince", "royal family".

The technical file

Cinematography: Nanu Segal
Original score: Anne Nikitin
Editing: Kristina Hetherington
Production design: Stéphane Collonge
Costume design: Matthew Price
Makeup / hair: Sharon O'Brien
Stunt coordinator: Rachael Evelyn
Runtime: 103 min · 1h 43m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Scoop (2024)

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TheSceneSnobs2024-07-09
★ 3/10
This film is yet another poor attempt at a Spotlight ripoff, and the primary reason it fails is that it takes itself too seriously. Unlike Spotlight, which focused on the journalism process without turning the journalists into heroes, this movie falls into the trap of hero-worship and overblown "gotcha" moments set to the backdrop of the Prince Andrew scandal. The storytelling in this movie focuses too much on elevating the journalists rather than the story they are uncovering. This approach detracts from the gravity of the subject matter and shifts the focus to the individuals rather than the issue at hand. The execution of the film is heavy-handed, with a tone that feels preachy and self-important. This undermines the potential impact of the story, as it becomes more about showcasing the journalists as crusaders rather than highlighting the importance of their findings. A more effective approach would have been to focus on the investigative process and let the story unfold naturally. By avoiding sensationalism and sticking to a realistic portrayal of journalism, the film could have achieved a more authentic and impactful narrative that could inform a mass audience. Overall, this film's attempt to spotlight journalism falls flat due to its overemphasis on heroics and dramatic flair. It misses the mark by failing to capture the essence of journalistic integrity and dedication that films like Spotlight managed so well. By focusing less on glorifying the journalists and more on the meticulous work they do, future films in this genre could avoid the pitfalls seen here and deliver more meaningful and resonant stories.

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