The Awakening
Nick Murphy
USA, 2011
Shot on 35 mm and Primo Lenses in Scotland and London
Director - Nick Murphy
Production Co. - BBC
So cool to be able to move around styles and genres and different movies. I always say I have probably the best job in the world!
What seduced me mostly about this drama wrapped in a ghost story was the possibility of playing with genre tools such as a peculiar narrative, the use of lighting for dramatic reasons and to play with camera as a storytelling device. It is fun to do it and a scary period thriller is perfect for it.
Rebecca Hall is a supertalented actress and Dominic "McNulty" West is a character in itself. Nick Murphy is one of those directors full of visual ideas that is a joy to work with. So, as hard as it was doing this film in 7 weeks and a tight budget I am happy to have the trailer finally here. Hope you like it.