De nieuwe film van Mike Leigh, die zich afspeelt in Londen, onderzoekt familierelaties in de post-pandemische wereld. Een doorlopende verkenning van de hedendaagse wereld met een tragikomische studie van menselijke sterktes en zwaktes.

Quotes

“In an era when we are quick to admonish bad behaviour, it’s a reminder of the importance of asking why someone may be behaving badly.” Times UK
“Even at its funniest, Hard Truths finds Marianne Jean-Baptiste channeling an anger that feels excruciatingly real.” Slant Magazine
“… A vivid, superbly acted and directed portrait of psychic pain and its collateral wreckage, filled out with lashes of humor and tiny brush strokes of tenderness.” Hollywood Reporter
“Following his hugely ambitious period productions Mr Turner and Peterloo, the director returns to what might be considered the quintessential Leigh mode of tightly-framed domestic drama, and does so with exceptional bite.” Screen International
“It’s an exceptional performance from Jean-Baptiste.” Guardian

Prijzen

Excellence in Acting Award for Marianne Jean-Baptiste – San Sebastián International Film Festival