Transference: A Bipolar Love Story
Transference: A Bipolar Love Story is a 2020 independent drama film directed by, produced and written by and starring[1] Raffaello Degruttola.
| Transference: A Biploar Love Story | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Raffaello Degruttola |
| Written by | Raffaello Degruttola |
| Produced by | Raffaello Degruttola |
| Starring | Raffaello Degruttola Emilie Sofie Johannesen Lotte Verbeek Simone Lahbib |
| Cinematography | Phil Summers, Simon Haynes |
| Edited by | Charles Lort-Philipps |
| Music by | Jonathan Kerrigan |
Production company | Contro Vento Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 min |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Degruttola draws influence from his fraught relationship with his father, who struggled with severe bipolar disorder throughout his life.[2]
Plot edit
Katarina, a Norwegian nurse starts a new job in palliative care in a London hospital. When she meets an older male nurse Nik, Katrina initiates a passionate love affair that ultimately suffers the consequences of concealed mental health issues.
Cast edit
- Raffaello Degruttola[3]
- Emilie Sofie Johannesen
- Lotte Verbeek
- Simone Lahbib
- Christina Chong
- Ania Sowinski
- Pernille Broch
- Iggy Blanco
- Tyronne Keogh
- Reice Weathers
Production edit
Degruttola shot the film "guerilla style" in Finchley, London and in friends' and relatives' homes.[3]
Reception edit
The film was released in May 2021 on YouTube, where it went viral, reaching 13 million views by late August 2022.[3]
It was selected for the Arizona[4] and Buenos Aires International Film Festivals. The film also received a Special Jury Mention at the 2020 New York Socially Relevant Film Festival.[5][6]
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 90%, based on 10 reviews.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Transference: A Bipolar Love Story". British Council. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ "Transference". Mental Idea. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- ^ a b c "Finchley film Transference: A Bipolar Love Story goes viral". This Is Local London. 23 August 2022.
- ^ "Transference". Arizona International Film Festival. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- ^ "Transference Receives Special Jury Mention – New York Socially Relevant Film Festival!". 6 July 2020.
- ^ "SRFF 2020 Amazing Narrative Features".
- ^ "TRANSFERENCE: A LOVE STORY". Rotten Tomotoes. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
