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Christine

"The shocking true story that changed the face of television."

2016 2h 3m EN
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★6.9TMDB · 419
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Synopsis
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In 1974, television reporter Christine Chubbuck struggles with depression and professional frustrations as she tries to advance her career.

“The shocking true story that changed the face of television.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Antonio Campos
Writers
Craig Shilowich
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Antonio Campos, shot by Joe Anderson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Rebecca Hall and Michael C. Hall and Tracy Letts carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The shocking true story that changed the face of television.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4666726 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Antonio Campos directs. Joe Anderson behind the camera. Saunder Jurriaans scores. Sofía Subercaseaux cuts. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 10 years ago.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
  • 3Directed by Antonio Campos, shot by Joe Anderson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Saunder Jurriaans. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Sofía Subercaseaux shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Rebecca Hall and Michael C. Hall and Tracy Letts carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "The shocking true story that changed the face of television.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt4666726 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Classified under 12 themes, including "depression", "florida", "suicide", "1970s".

The technical file

Cinematography
Joe Anderson
Original score
Saunder Jurriaans
Editing
Sofía Subercaseaux
Production design
Scott Kuzio
Costume design
Emma Potter
Makeup / hair
Amy L. Forsythe
Runtime
123 min · 2h 3m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Box office
$313,465
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Great Point Media

    Great Point Media

    GB

  • BorderLine Films

    BorderLine Films

    US

  • FR

    Fresh Jade

    GB

Key crew

  • ThanksMona Fastvold
  • ProducerMelody C. Roscher
  • First Assistant CameraGreta Zozula
  • EditorSofía Subercaseaux
  • ADR & DubbingPatrick Christensen
  • Set DecorationJess Royal
  • FoleyAndy Malcolm
  • Assistant Costume DesignerHanna Shea
  • ADR & DubbingGreg Crawford
  • Sound Effects EditorMatt Snedecor
  • Casting AssociateBlair Foster
  • Makeup Department HeadAmy L. Forsythe
  • ProducerCraig Shilowich
  • Assistant Property MasterKelly Kuykendall
  • WigmakerAmanda Miller
  • Art DirectionMolly Bailey
  • Production DesignScott Kuzio
  • Costume DesignEmma Potter
  • Script SupervisorSasha Vitelli
  • Art Department CoordinatorParker Beck
  • Steadicam OperatorMichael Fuchs
  • Property MasterMatt Marks
  • Visual EffectsDavid Ariew
  • Key Makeup ArtistEmma Strachman

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • depression
  • florida
  • suicide
  • 1970s
  • biography
  • based on true story
  • tragedy
  • news broadcaster
  • female reporter
  • suicide by gun
  • driven to suicide
  • sarasota, florida

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Premiere2016-01-23· Sundance Film Festival
  • Theatrical2016-10-14R

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