Vermilion (film)
| Vermilion | |
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| Directed by | Dorthe Scheffmann |
| Written by | Dorthe Scheffmann |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | Jennifer Ward-Lealand |
| Cinematography | Maria Ines Manchego |
| Edited by | Peter Roberts |
| Music by | Don McGlashan |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 min |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
Vermilion is a 2018 New Zealand film written and directed by Dorthe Scheffmann and starring Jennifer Ward-Lealand.[1]
Cast
- Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Darcy
- Theresa Healey as Sarah
- Emily Campbell as Zoe
- Goretti Chadwick as Sila
- Peter Feeney as Peter
- Guy Montgomery as Frank
- Will Wallace as David
Reception
James Croot in Stuff gave it 3 1/2 stars and says "While not everything works - an Irish accent occasionally goes awry, some dialogue delivery feels a little off - Vermilion is an absorbing drama illuminated by talent that needs and deserves more moments in the spotlight like this."[2] The New Zealand Herald's Francesca Rudkin writes "Vermilion is a grown up film. It doesn't feel the need to spell it all out; rather, it encourages the viewer to participate, and form their own ideas about characters and their relationships."[3] Simon Morris on RNZ's At The Movies says "I don't want to be nasty to something as well-meaning as Vermilion, but it's a good example of what's often wrong with so many New Zealand feature films: not enough plot, no conflict, characters that no-one wants to offend."[4]
References
- ↑ Larsen, David (8 November 2018), "Jennifer Ward-Lealand relishes a rare role in new movie Vermilion", Metro
- ↑ Croot, James (9 November 2018), "Vermilion: Jennifer Ward-Lealand's finest hour-and-a-half", Stuff
- ↑ Rudkin, Francesca (8 November 2018), "Movie review: Vermilion", The New Zealand Herald
- ↑ Morris, Simon (14 November 2018), "Movie review: Vermilion", At The Movies, Radio New Zealand