The G (film)

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The G
Directed by Karl R. Hearne
Screenplay byKarl R. Hearne
Produced by
  • Karl R. Hearne
  • José Lacelle
Starring
CinematographyVlad Horodinca
Edited byArthur Tarnowski
Music byPhillipe Barult
Production
company
  • 3Buck Productions
Distributed by levelFILM (Canada)
Release dates
  • November 11, 2023 (2023-11-11)(Tallinn)
  • 2024 (2024)(Theatrical release)
Running time
100 minutes [1]
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

The G is a dark thriller film written, directed, and produced by Karl R. Hearne, and starring Dale Dickey as a grandmother seeking revenge. It premiered at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival on November 11, 2023, and will be released theatrically in 2024. The UK premiere took place on Feb. 29th 2024 at the Glasgow Film Festival.

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Premise

After a corrupt legal guardian (Ramsay) puts her in a care home in order to take her property, Ann (Dickey) is a grandmother looking for vengeance with the help of her granddaughter Emma (Denis), who calls her "The G". [2] The film is set on the industrial edges of an unnamed American city.

Cast

Production

Hearne, who directed and produced the film, as well as writing it, said the main character Ann was inspired by his own grandmother, "a woman who regardless of her age or situation- refuses to accept that her life is over". The film is also based on well-documented real-world scams that prey on the elderly. The film is produced by 3Buck Productions, whilst levelFILM has acquired all rights for Canadian distribution. [3]

Release

The film premiered at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival on November 11, 2023. [4]

Reception

Wendy Ide for Screen Daily praised Dickey's performance and called the film "a blistering winter noir..." [5] Variety called The G "a gender flipping tale of violent revenge...an original and entertaining thriller." [6] The Hollywood News called it "A deeply absorbing film from filmmaker Karl R. Hearne, it reminded me of early Coens... with brilliantly written characters and an outstanding central performance from Dale Dickey... the kick ass anti-hero. Seek it out." [7]

Amber Wilkinson gave the film four stars in her Eye For Film review, praising Dickey's performance and Hearne's direction, [8] and Tamara A. Orlova, writing for Icon London Magazine, wrote, "This film will grip you. It lures you in as a drama before swiftly becoming a thriller combining money, power and violence..." [9] On Feb 29th, 2024 The G had its UK premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival

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References

  1. ↑ "The G". Poff.ee. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  2. ↑ Wilkinson, Amber (November 15, 2023). "Putting The G in Vengeance". Eyeforfilm. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  3. ↑ Mack, Andrew (October 13, 2023). "THE G: Trailer, Artwork And Stills Released Ahead of World Premiere at Tallinn Black Nights". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  4. ↑ Anderson, Peter (November 13, 2023). ""The G" premieres in Tallinn". Spotlight on Kulture. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  5. ↑ "'The G': Tallinn Review". Screen Daily. November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  6. ↑ Bleasdale, John (November 18, 2023). "Emma Dante's 'Misericordia' Takes Top Prize at the Black Nights Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  7. ↑ Heath, Paul (November 19, 2023). "Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival soars with its 27th edition". The Hollywood News. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  8. ↑ Wilkinson, Amber (November 14, 2023). "The G". Eye For Film. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
  9. ↑ A Orlova, Tamara (November 12, 2023). "Dale Dickey in 'The G': Black Nights Film Festival Film Review". Ikon London Magazine. Retrieved November 27, 2023.


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