Preparation
THE WHALE
SYNOPSIS
The Whale is a merciless, yet compassionate, lyrical, and daring character study of Hannah, a Polish woman in her sixties, as she copes with loss and self doubt about the incarceration of her husband. As Hannah’s persistent denial reveals itself against a general truth, her reality becomes increasingly unhinged. Through the exploration of Hannah’s compromised sense of identity and self-control, the film investigates contemporary alienation – the human struggle to connect – and the boundaries between individual identity, couplehood, and society.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Directed by: Andrea Pallaoro
Written by: Andrea Pallaoro and Orlando Tirado
Genre: Psychological Drama
An Italian-Belgium-French coproduction
Produced by: Andrea Stucovitz
Co-producer: John Engel – Clement Duboin
Executive Producer: Christina Dow – Dominique Marzotto
With the support of MIBACT, Eurimages, Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles, Creative Europe
In association with RAI Cinema, Solo Five Productions, Lorand Entertainment, To Be Continued, Jour 2 Fete, Tf1 Droits Audiovisuel
International distribution: Tf1 International
Starring: Charlotte Rampling
Cinematographer: Chayse Irvin
Duration: 100’
Ratio format: 2:35
Language: English/French
Delivery 2017
