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"He read her story. Then he became part of it."

2018 1h 46m EN
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A well-respected professor who is a celebrated novelist and loving husband loses himself when he becomes obsessed with an ambitious and talented student.

β€œHe read her story. Then he became part of it.”

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Director
Richard Levine
Writers
Richard Levine
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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Released 8 years ago.

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Directed by Richard Levine, shot by Hillary Spera. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jeff Russo. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jennifer Lee 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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Stanley Tucci and Addison Timlin and Kyra Sedgwick carry the top of the cast.

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Marketing tagline: "He read her story. Then he became part of it.".

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IMDB entry: tt2707810 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 41 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Richard Levine directs. Hillary Spera behind the camera. Jeff Russo scores. Jennifer Lee cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 8 years ago.
  • 2Directed by Richard Levine, shot by Hillary Spera. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Original score by Jeff Russo. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Jennifer Lee shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Stanley Tucci and Addison Timlin and Kyra Sedgwick carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "He read her story. Then he became part of it.".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt2707810 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 41 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Hillary Spera
Original score
Jeff Russo
Editing
Jennifer Lee
Production design
Sara K. White
Costume design
Mirren Gordon-Crozier
Makeup / hair
Angela Lynn Ware
Sound
Ruy GarcΓ­a
Runtime
106 min Β· 1h 46m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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Production companies

Who made it

  • MI

    Mighty Engine

    US

  • OL

    Olive Productions

    US

  • OS

    Ospringe Media Limited

Key crew

  • ProducerJared Ian Goldman
  • EditorJennifer Lee
  • NovelFrancine Prose
  • CastingAvy Kaufman
  • Co-ProducerGed Dickersin
  • Executive ProducerJim Reeve
  • Executive ProducerRobert Halmi Jr.
  • ProducerWren Arthur
  • HairstylistAngela Lynn Ware
  • Production DesignSara K. White
  • Sound MixerPaddy Hanlon
  • Art DirectionNaomi Munro
  • Costume DesignMirren Gordon-Crozier
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerRuy GarcΓ­a
  • Hair Department HeadSal Falcone
  • Set DecorationKim Fischer
  • Makeup ArtistNatalia Lopez De Quintana
  • Makeup Department HeadBrenda Torre
  • Digital Intermediate ColoristAlex Bickel
  • Key Hair StylistMichael Zambrano

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • infidelity
  • based on novel or book
  • writing
  • teacher student relationship
  • college student
  • college professor

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2017-06-19Β· LA Film Festival
  • Theatrical (limited)2018-03-02Β· New York City, New York
  • Theatrical (limited)2018-03-09R

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International titles

  • Blue AngelUS
  • μ„œλΈŒλ―Έμ…˜KR

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