Blue Moon (2025 film)

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Blue Moon
Directed by Richard Linklater
Written by Robert Kaplow
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyShane F. Kelly
Edited by Sandra Adair
Music by Graham Reynolds
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Classics
Release date
  • February 18, 2025 (2025-02-18)(Berlin)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Blue Moon is a 2025 American biographical musical drama film directed by Richard Linklater and written by Robert Kaplow. The film is a biopic of the later days of songwriter Lorenz Hart. It stars Ethan Hawke as Hart, alongside Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale and Andrew Scott.

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The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, on 18 February 2025, where it won the Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance for Andrew Scott. [1]

Premise

The film is set largely on March 31, 1943, the opening night of Oklahoma! , the first project of Rodgers and Hammerstein's creative partnership, with Rodgers' former creative partner Lorenz Hart struggling with alcoholism and depression. [2]

Cast

Production

A biopic of songwriter Lorenz Hart written by Robert Kaplow was reported in June 2024 with Richard Linklater attached as director and producer, alongside John Sloss. [3] Later that month, Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale and Andrew Scott joined the cast and Sony Pictures Classics were reported to have acquired worldwide distribution rights in addition to joining the project as co-financier. Principal photography began in early July 2024, in Dublin and continued into August 2024. [4] [5] [6] Filming wrapped in September 2024. [7]

Music

Graham Reynolds was revealed to have composed the score. [8]

Release

(l-r) Qualley, Hawke, Linklater, and Scott at Berlinale Film Crew of Blue Moon.jpg
(l-r) Qualley, Hawke, Linklater, and Scott at Berlinale

Blue Moon premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 18, 2025. [9]

Reception

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipientResultRef.
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Golden Bear Blue MoonNominated [10]
Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance Andrew ScottWon

References

  1. ↑ Ntim, Zac (February 22, 2025). "Berlin Film Festival: Norwegian Film 'Dreams (Sex Love)' Wins Golden Bear, Andrew Scott & Rose Byrne Take Acting Honors — Full List". Deadline. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  2. ↑ Welk, Brian (June 18, 2024). "Richard Linklater Reuniting with Ethan Hawke on 'Blue Moon' for Sony Pictures Classics". Indie Wire. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  3. ↑ Grobar, Matt (June 3, 2024). "Richard Linklater Developing Film 'Blue Moon' On Famed American Songwriters Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart, Their Parting Of Ways". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  4. ↑ Grobar, Matt (June 18, 2024). "Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Richard Linklater's 'Blue Moon'; Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale & Andrew Scott Set To Star". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  5. ↑ Calnan, Ellie (July 4, 2024). "2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily . Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  6. ↑ Calnan, Ellie (August 14, 2024). "2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  7. ↑ Ruimy, Jordan (October 21, 2024). "Richard Linklater's 'Blue Moon' Sets May 2025 Release Date". World of Reel. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Graham Reynolds Scoring Richard Linklater's 'Blue Moon'". Film Music Reporter. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  9. ↑ Bergeson, Samantha (January 20, 2025). "Margaret Qualley Says Starring in Richard Linklater's 'Blue Moon' Was 'Life-Changing'". Indie Wire . Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  10. ↑ Scott Roxborough (January 21, 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Movies From Richard Linklater, Michel Franco, Hang Song-Soo in Competition (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved January 26, 2025.
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