Project Detail

Shame

Synopsis

Brandon is a 30-something man living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life. After his wayward younger sister moves into his apartment, Brandon's world spirals out of control.

Details

Year
2011
Type of film
Features
Running time
101 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Steve McQueen
Producer
Iain Canning, Emile Sherman
Executive Producer
Tessa Ross, Robert Walak, Peter Hampden, Tim Haslam
Editor
Joe Walker
Screenwriter
Abi Morgan, Steve McQueen
Director of Photography
Sean Bobbitt
Production Designer
Judy Becker
Sound
Glenn Freemantle
Music
Harry Escott
Principal cast
Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Film4

124 Horseferry Rd
London
SW1P 2TX
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7396 4444

See Saw Films

2 Paddington St
Paddington
Sydney
New South Wales 2021
Australia
Tel: +61 2 9357 0700
Fax: +61 2 9357 0733

Sales Company

HanWay Films

24 Hanway Street
London
W1T 1UT
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7290 0750
Fax: +44 (0)20 7290 0751

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