Hoard is a 2023 British film marking the directorial debut of Luna Carmoon. It stars Hayley Squires, Joseph Quinn, Saura Lightfoot Leon, and Lily-Beau Leach. The film premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on 2 September 2023.[2]
| Hoard | |
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| Directed by | Luna Carmoon |
| Screenplay by | Luna Carmoon |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Nanu Segal |
| Music by | Jim Williams |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Alpha Violet |
Release date |
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Running time | 131 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Synopsis edit
The film is set in the 1980s and 1990s and follows a mother-daughter relationship.[3]
Cast edit
- Saura Lightfoot Leon as Maria
- Lily-Beau Leach as young Maria
- Hayley Squires as Cynthia, Maria's mother
- Samantha Spiro as Michelle, Maria's foster mother
- Joseph Quinn as Michael, one of Michelle's former foster children
- Deba Hekmat as Laraib, Maria's school friend
- Cathy Tyson as Sam
- Nabil Elouahabi as Ali
- Sandra Hale as Janice
Production edit
The film is produced by Delaval Film, Erebus Pictures, Anti-Worlds with producers Loran Dunn, Helen Simmons and Andy Starke. It is backed by the British Film Institute (BFI) and BBC Film.[4][5]
Casting was revealed in April 2022 with Saura Lightfoot Leon, Deba Hekmat, Hayley Squires, Joseph Quinn and Lily-Beau Leach in the lead roles.[6]
Principal photography took place in South-East London and was completed by May 2022.[7]
Release edit
The film was shown at the BFI London Film Festival Works-in-Progress showcase in October 2022.[8] It had a UK premiere date of 9 October 2023, again at the BFI London Film Festival.[9] The film is scheduled for a theatrical release in the UK and Ireland on 17 May 2024.[10]
Reception edit
Critical response edit
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 90% based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10.[11]
Accolades edit
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Film Festival | 9 September 2023 | Venice International Critics' Week – Grand Prize | Luna Carmoon | Nominated | [12] |
| The Film Club Audience Award | Won | ||||
| Verona Film Club Award | Won | ||||
| Authors Under 40 Award – Best Directing and Screenwriting | Won | ||||
| Venice International Critics' Week – Jury Special Mention | Saura Lightfoot Leon | Won | |||
| Athens International Film Festival | 9 October 2023 | Best Picture | Hoard | Nominated | [13] |
| Best Screenplay | Luna Carmoon | Won | [14] | ||
| London Film Festival | 15 October 2023 | Sutherland Award for Best First Feature | Hoard | Nominated | [15] |
| Valladolid International Film Festival | 28 October 2023 | Punto de Encuentro Award | Nominated | [16] |
References edit
- ^ "Hoard". British Film Council. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Milici, Lauren (July 24, 2023). "Joseph Quinn's first post-Stranger Things movie gets first look". Gamesradar.com. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ Cooper, Sarah (June 29, 2022). "Stars of Tomorrow 2022: Luna Carmoon (writer/director)". Screen Daily. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ "Hoard". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (April 25, 2022). "Saura Lightfoot Leon, Joseph Quinn, Hayley Squires to lead Luna Carmoon's 'Hoard' for BBC Film, BFI". Screen Daily. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Grater, Tom (April 25, 2022). "Saura Lightfoot Leon, Hayley Squires & Joseph Quinn Starring In UK Debut 'Hoard'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Leigh, Janet (May 30, 2022). "Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn says season 4 part two will be the show's craziest". Digital Spy. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (September 20, 2022). "Adura Onashile's 'Girl', Luna Carmoon's 'Hoard' selected for BFI London Film Festival Works-in-Progress". Screen Daily. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Duncan, Charlie (October 9, 2023). "Stranger Things star's critically acclaimed new movie lands UK release". Digital Spy. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ Sandwell, Ian (January 31, 2024). "UK film release dates: Find out when all the latest movies are coming to cinemas". Digital Spy. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "Hoard". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "COLLATERAL AWARDS OF THE 80TH VENICE FILM FESTIVAL". La Biennale di Venezia. September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- ^ "International Competition". Athens International Film Festival. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
- ^ Grivas, Alexis (October 11, 2023). "Molly Manning Walker's 'How to Have Sex' triumphs at Athens". ScreenDaily. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (August 31, 2023). "BFI London Film Festival Full Lineup: 'The Book Of Clarence' World Premiere; Scorsese, Miyazaki, Lanthimos & Fincher Among Headline Galas". Deadline. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "The female gaze prevails among the new and audacious voices selected for the Seminci program". Valladolid International Film Festival (in Spanish). September 19, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
