We'll Take Manhattan (2012 film)

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We'll Take Manhattan
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Cover art for the We'll Take Manhattan DVD
Written by John McKay
Directed byJohn McKay
Starring
Music by Kevin Sargent
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerRebecca Hodgson
CinematographyTim Palmer
EditorDavid Charap
Running time89 minutes
Production company Kudos for BBC/Ovation
Original release
Release26 January 2012 (2012-01-26)

We'll Take Manhattan is a British television film that tells the story of the extramarital affair between photographer David Bailey and model Jean Shrimpton, and their one-week photographic assignment in New York City for Vogue in 1962. Directed by John McKay, it stars Aneurin Barnard as Bailey and Karen Gillan as Shrimpton. The film was first broadcast on 26 January 2012 on BBC Four in the UK, and in the US on Ovation on 11 February 2012. [1]

Contents

Cast

Production

The film was shot in London and New York. [2]

To recreate the 1962 Vogue cover shoot, the filmmakers used a variety of techniques, including using the same or near identical locations in Manhattan, as well as using a combination of props and computer-generated imagery. [3]

Soundtrack

Jazz music, composed by Kevin Sargent, is used throughout the film, reflecting David Bailey's love for the genre. Dedicated themes accompany each of the main protagonists. [3] [4]

Reception

Critical response

Positive reviews lauded the performances of Aneurin Barnard, Karen Gillan, and Helen McCrory. [5] [6] [7] [8] The Arts Desk compared the film to 1960s period-themed shows like Mad Men and Pan Am , and also pointed out the presence of anachronisms in the film. [9]

Accolades

The film received the award for Best European TV Drama at the Prix Europa awards in 2012. [10]

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