Convergence (2019 film)

Convergence is a 2019 feature film from English director Steve Johnson.[1]

Convergence
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Directed bySteve Johnson
Written bySteve Johnson
Produced bySteve Johnson
Margaret Johnson
Jeremy Theobald
Barry Gunning
StarringJeremy Theobald
Nicolette McKeown
Lee Fanning
Alfie Wellcoat
CinematographySteve Johnson
Edited bySteve Johnson
Music byPaul Wilkie
Production
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Futurist Film
Release date
  • 11 May 2019 (2019-05-11)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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Struggling after the death of his wife and child in a car crash, successful writer Martin starts to question the circumstances of the accident after an encounter with a grieving mother at a bereavement group. Who is the mysterious character in the photographs and why can't he shake the feeling that he's being played?

Main cast

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  • Jeremy Theobald as Martin
  • Nicolette McKeown as Lily
  • Lee Fanning as Dominic
  • Alfie Wellcoat as Robert
  • Anna Kennedy as Maggie
  • Jemima Spence as Christina
  • Marcus Macleod as The Strategist

Release and reception

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The film premiered at the British Independent Film Festival on 11 May 2019 in Leicester Square, London.[2] The film had a limited UK theatrical release in Cineworld[3] cinemas and was given a 15 certificate by the British Board of Film Classification.[4] The film was widely praised by critics. In the United Kingdom, UK Film Review said:

"For a film dealing with numerous angsty themes, Johnson does supremely well to explore them in a manner that feels controlled and minimalist. Whilst there are sequences where the drama explodes on screen, such as Lily talking about her childhood or grappling with her ex, the majority of the film feels like a contemplative piece where the viewer is palpably experiencing the grief and distress of the two central characters. A large part of this is due to the character of Martin and the understated performance from Theobald."[5]

In the United States, Film Threat wrote:

"The gorgeous cinematography lends a dream-like quality to everything, so Convergence is an absolute stunner to watch. Johnson balances the magical realism at play with the grounded drama the leads are going through with confidence, so neither overpowers the other."[6]

Awards

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Year Awards Category Recipient(s) Result
2019 Antakya Film Festival Special Jury Award Steve Johnson Won
Best International Feature Film Nominated
British Independent Film Festival Best Feature Film Steve Johnson Won
Best Actor Jeremy Theobald Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Nicolette McKeown Nominated
Best Cinematography Steve Johnson Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Alfie Wellcoat Nominated
New Directors Hollywood Showcase Best Feature Film Steve Johnson Nominated
Cardiff International Film Festival Best Feature Film Steve Johnson Won
LA Edge Film Awards Best Narrative Feature Film Steve Johnson Won
Best Director Won
Best Cinematography Won
Best Editing Won
Best Actor Jeremy Theobald Won
Best Actress Nicolette McKeown Won
Best Composer Paul Wilkie Won
Los Angeles Theatrical Release Competition & Awards Best Director (Features US & International) Steve Johnson Won
Best Cinematography (Features - US & International) Won
United States Film Festival Best International Feature Film Steve Johnson Won
Best Cinematography Won
Best Actor Jeremy Theobald Won
Skiptown International Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Nicolette McKeown Won
Best Feature Film Steve Johnson Nominated
Best Original Screenplay Nominated
Best Original Score Paul Wilkie Nominated
European Cinematography Awards Best Lead Acting Jeremy Theobald Won
Best Supporting Acting Nicolette McKeown Won
2020 London International Motion Picture Awards Best Feature Film Steve Johnson Nominated
Best Director Nominated
Best Cinematography Nominated
Best Actor Jeremy Theobald Nominated
Best Actress Nicolette McKeown Nominated

References

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  1. ^ British Film Council Listing
  2. ^ "Convergence: West End premiere set for new UK thriller". FilmStories. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
  3. ^ Cineworld Cinema Listing
  4. ^ BBFC Certificate Rating
  5. ^ UKFilmReview Review of Convergence
  6. ^ FilmThreat Review of Convergence
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