The Return is a 2024 drama film directed by Uberto Pasolini and starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche. The film is a retelling of Homer's Odyssey as adapted by Edward Bond, John Collee and Pasolini.
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| Directed by | Uberto Pasolini |
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| Based on | The Odyssey by Homer |
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| Cinematography | Marius Panduru |
| Edited by | David Charap |
| Music by | Rachel Portman |
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| Distributed by | 01 Distribution (Italy) |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
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| Language | English |
It premiered in the Gala section at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2024, and will be theatrically released on December 6, 2024, in the United States by Bleecker Street.
Synopsis
editOdysseus (Fiennes) washes up on the shores of his home island Ithaca after twenty years fighting in and returning from the Trojan War. Scarred by his experiences, he is unrecognisable from the mighty warrior king that left, 20 years before. His wife Penelope (Binoche) is now a prisoner in her own home, hounded by many suitors to choose a new husband that would take the throne. Odysseus and Penelope's son Telemachus (Plummer) is facing death at the hands of those who see him as a threat to their ambitions. Odysseus is forced to face his past in order to save his family and win back that which he has lost.[1]
Cast
edit- Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus
- Juliette Binoche as Penelope
- Charlie Plummer as Telemachus
- Tom Rhys Harries as Pisander
- Marwan Kenzari as Antinous
- Claudio Santamaria as Eumaeus
- Ayman Al Aboud as Indius
- Amir Wilson as Philoetius
- Francesco Bianchi as Amphimedon
- Nicolas Retrivi as Elenus
- Bruno Cassandra as Promachus
- Cosimo Desii as Eurydamus
- Ángela Molina as Eurycleia[2]
- Stefano Santomauro as Thoas
Production
editDevelopment
editThe project was announced in April 2022. The script for the film was written by John Collee and Edward Bond. The film's director, Uberto Pasolini, and James Clayton produced the film. HanWay Films began handling international sales and took the project to the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.[3] In February 2023 Bleecker Street were announced to have picked up North American rights and have Andrew Karpen and Kent Sanderson executive producing on the project. Roberto Sessa for Picomedia with Rai Cinema, Giorgos Karnavas and Konstantinos Kontovravkis for Heretic and Stéphane Moatti, Romain Le Grand, Vivien Aslanian and Marco Pacchioni for Kabo Films and Marvelous Production were also revealed as producers on the Italy-U.S.-Greece-U.K.-France co-production.[4]
Casting
editThe film marks the third time Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche have appeared together following the 1996 Oscar winner The English Patient and 1992's Wuthering Heights.[5] In February 2023, Charlie Plummer and Marwan Kenzari were added to the cast.[6][7]
Filming
editThe film began production in Greece in the spring of 2023, with principal photography in the regions of Corfu and the Peloponnese, before continuing on to locations in Italy.[8] Filming had wrapped in Corfu by June 2023.[9]
Release
editIn July 2024, The Return was announced as part of the Gala section at the Toronto International Film Festival scheduled for September 2024.[10] The film is scheduled to be theatrically released on December 6, 2024, in the United States by Bleecker Street.[11]
References
edit- ^ Ravindran, Manori (April 28, 2023). "'English Patient' Stars Juliette Binoche, Ralph Fiennes Will Reunite in 'The Return,' a Gritty Take on 'The Odyssey'". Variety. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Scheck, Frank (September 11, 2024). "'The Return' Review: Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche Shine in an 'Odyssey' Adaptation That Burns Too Slowly". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (April 28, 2022). "'The English Patient' Stars Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche Reunite For Uberto Pasolini's 'The Return'; HanWay To Launch Sales In Cannes". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Echebiri, Makouchi (February 16, 2023). "Ralph Fiennes to Star as Odysseus in 'The Odyssey'-Inspired Epic 'The Return'". Collider. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Remley, Hilary (April 28, 2022). "Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche Join Uberto Pasolini's 'The Return'". Collider. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (February 15, 2023). "Bleecker Street Acquires Ralph Fiennes-Juliette Binoche Starrer 'The Return' For North America". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 16, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 17, 2023). "' The Old Guard' Star Marwan Kenzari Joins Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche In 'The Return'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (February 15, 2023). "Bleecker Street Takes North American Rights to 'The Return' Starring Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "THE RETURN: Filming of series about Odysseus wraps up in Corfu". Greek City Times. June 1, 2023. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "TIFF Galas & Special Presentations Lineup Includes World Premieres from Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Gia Coppola; Starry Pics with Jennifer Lopez, Lily James, Dave Bautista; Int'l Premieres 'Conclave' & 'Piece by Piece', More". July 22, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 18, 2024). "Ralph Fiennes & Juliette Binoche Reteam 'The Return' Sets December Theatrical Release Via Bleecker Street". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
External links
edit- The Return at IMDb