Tuesday is a 2023 fantasy drama film written and directed by Daina O. Pusić in her feature directorial debut. A co-production between A24, the BFI and BBC Film, it stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Lola Petticrew as a mother and daughter who are guided by Death itself in coping with the daughter's impending death by terminal illness. Leah Harvey and Arinzé Kene also star.
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Directed by | Daina O. Pusić |
Written by | Daina O. Pusić |
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Cinematography | Alexis Zabé |
Edited by | Arttu Salmi |
Music by | Anna Meredith |
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Distributed by | A24 (United States) |
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Running time | 111 minutes[1] |
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Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on 1 September 2023. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on 7 June 2024.
Premise edit
Zora lives with her terminally ill daughter Tuesday. One day, Death in the form of a size-altering macaw arrives and sends Zora and Tuesday on an emotional journey about life, love, and death.[2][3]
Cast edit
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Zora
- Lola Petticrew as Tuesday
- Leah Harvey as Nurse Billie
- Arinzé Kene as the voice of Death
- Daina Oniunas-Pusić
- Ellie James as Willow
- Taru Devani as Ira
- Jay Simpson as Spike
- David Sibley as Robert
- Nathan Amzi as Nathan
- Justin Edwards as Jack
- Hugh Futcher as Hans
- Nathan Ives-Moiba as Victor
- Ewens Abid as Abel
- Bijal Raj as Berrak
- Florencia Nunez as young Tuesday
Production edit
In May 2021, it was announced that Daina Oniunas-Pusić would make her feature directorial debut with the project, and that Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lola Petticrew, Arinzé Kene and Leah Harvey had joined the cast.[4][5][6] Principal photography began in the United Kingdom in June 2021 with Alexis Zabé serving as cinematographer,[7][8] and wrapped in late July.[9]
Release edit
The film had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2023.[3][10] It was also screened at the BFI London Film Festival on October 11, 2023.[2] It is scheduled to be released on June 7, 2024.[11]
Reception edit
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8/10.[12] [13]
References edit
- ^ "Program Guide" (PDF). Telluride Film Festival. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Tuesday". BFI London Film Festival. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ a b Davis, Clayton (30 August 2023). "Telluride Lineup Includes World Premieres of 'Saltburn,' 'The Bikeriders' and 'Rustin' With Tributes for Yorgos Lanthimos and Wim Wenders". Variety. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (19 May 2021). "Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Star in A24 Movie Tuesday". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (19 May 2021). "Julia Louis-Dreyfus To Star In A24 Pic Tuesday; Lola Petticrew and Arinzé Kene Also On Board". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (27 May 2021). "Foundation's Leah Harvey Joins Julia Louis-Dreyfus In A24's Tuesday". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 27 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production – Tuesday". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Alexis Zabe Shoots A24 Film Tuesday". Lux Artists. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ Petticrew, Lola. "That's a wrap on Tuesday!!!!". Archived from the original on 26 December 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Program Guide" (PDF). Telluride Film Festival. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (31 August 2023). "BFI London Film Festival Full Lineup: 'The Book Of Clarence' World Premiere; Scorsese, Miyazaki, Lanthimos & Fincher Among Headline Galas". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ "Tuesday". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Linden, Sheri (7 September 2023). "Tuesday Review: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Takes a Rewarding Art House Plunge in a Gutsy Debut Feature". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 January 2024.