The Roads Not Taken
Synopsis
The film weaves a rich, cinematic tapestry as Leo's parallel lives – visible only to him - gradually unravel in moments of tragedy, happiness, regret and humour. It is only his daughter who gradually begins to understand his extraordinary secret.
Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2020 - Competition - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2020
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 85 min
- Director
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Sally Potter
- Producer
- Christopher Sheppard
- Executive Producer
- Joshua Blum, Rose Garnett, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross; Co-Executive Producer: John Giwa-Amu
- Screenwriter
- Sally Potter
- Director of Photography
- Robbie Ryan
- Production Designer
- Carlos Conti
- Principal cast
- Javier Bardem, Elle Fanning, Salma Hayek, Laura Linney, Chris Rock
- Film Title Note
- FKA Molly/ Sally Potter Untitled
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
US, Canada, Spain, UK co-production
An Adventure Pictures (UK), BBC Films (UK), BFI (UK), Chimney Pot (PL), Film i Väst (SE), HanWay Films (UK), Ingenious Media (UK), Sverige Film (SE), Washington Square Films (US) production in association with Head Gear Films (UK), Metrol Technology (UK),
Adventure Pictures
6 Blackbird YardRavenscroft Street
London
E2 7RP
Sales Company
HanWay Films
8 Basing StreetLondon
W11 1ET
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