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Jolene

"A life between the exit signs."

2010 2h 1m EN
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6.2
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β˜…6.2TMDB Β· 125
Drama
Synopsis
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A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling to experience life.

β€œA life between the exit signs.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Dan Ireland
Writers
E. L. Doctorow, Dennis Yares
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dan Ireland, shot by Claudio Rocha. 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 Harry Gregson-Williams. 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 Luis Colina 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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Jessica Chastain and Frances Fisher and Rupert Friend carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A life between the exit signs.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0867334 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Dan Ireland directs. Claudio Rocha behind the camera. Harry Gregson-Williams scores. Luis Colina cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 16 years ago.
  • 2Directed by Dan Ireland, shot by Claudio Rocha. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Original score by Harry Gregson-Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Luis Colina shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Jessica Chastain and Frances Fisher and Rupert Friend carry the top of the cast.
  • 6Marketing tagline: "A life between the exit signs.".
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0867334 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Claudio Rocha
Original score
Harry Gregson-Williams
Editing
Luis Colina
Production design
Bernt Amadeus Capra
Costume design
Gail McMullen
Makeup / hair
Siobhan Carmody
Sound
Jay Nierenberg
Runtime
121 min Β· 2h 1m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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Production companies

Who made it

  • NE

    Next Turn Productions

Key crew

  • Special Effects CoordinatorSteve Newquist
  • Makeup Department HeadSiobhan Carmody
  • EditorLuis Colina
  • Music SupervisorWilliam Ewart
  • Still PhotographerDennis Scully
  • Sound EditorJon DeStefano
  • Art DirectionWilliam Budge
  • Steadicam OperatorBJ McDonnell
  • Camera OperatorBJ McDonnell
  • Music EditorSteve Griffen
  • Still PhotographerSylvia Vidaurri
  • CastingMary Vernieu
  • Music EditorJames Bladon
  • Sound DesignerJay Nierenberg
  • Set DecorationNicole Lobart
  • CastingVenus Kanani
  • Production DesignBernt Amadeus Capra
  • Costume DesignGail McMullen
  • ProducerRiva Yares
  • Script SupervisorKelly Cronin
  • Sound DesignerStuart Provine
  • Sound EditorTodd Niesen
  • Music SupervisorClare Witt
  • Sound mixerDick Hansen

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • infidelity
  • prostitute
  • hitchhiker
  • orphan
  • drugs
  • experience

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2008-06-13RΒ· Seattle International Film Festival
  • Theatrical (limited)2010-10-29R
  • Physical2011-04-26R

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