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This poignant and emotional love story is set on the southern English coast in the turbulent 1980s. The film is centered on a rundown old cinema; the Empire. With its outmoded art deco and its peculiar staff, the movie theater is a constant in a time of social upheaval and political change. Poring over the pictures is the projectionist Norman, who guards his craft with love and precision. As the light beams onto the screen in the auditorium and the moviegoers witness the picture at play all of the is magic happening elsewhere. The relationship between Hilary and Stephen, the manager and her new hire grows into a testing but tender romance. Can their bourgeoning love survive the rising tide of racism and the aching personal loneliness of a theater manager who has never seen a movie in her own cinema?
Empire of Light is a romantic drama directed by Academy award winner Sam Mendes. After building his reputation with Hollywood classics like American Beauty and Road to Perdition, Mendes is continuing a latter-stage trend in his career of writing, directing, and producing his pictures. He is a renowned director for the stage as well as film, having won two Tony awards and three Olivier Awards. Iconic English cinematographer Roger Deakins is on board to handle the imagery and a soaring score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross gives the movie a unique sound.
The actors moving the story along share between them a host of impressive awards. Leading the cast is Olivia Colman, equally adept in both comedic and dramatic roles, the actress has garnered BAFTAs, Emmy’s, Oscars, and Golden Globes in a glittering career. Playing opposite her is relative newcomer Michael Ward, who himself has already won a BAFTA and is known for his roles in TV. He was especially recognized for his role in Small Axe: Lover’s Rock, an anthology movie by the acclaimed British director Steve McQueen. The pair are joined by Toby Jones and Colin Firth both of whom bring their own stardust and quality to the movie in supporting roles. The wider cast includes Crystal Clarke, Tanya Moodie, Tom Brooke, Hannah Onslow, and Justin Edwards. Empire of Light was released in cinemas on December 9th, 2022.
