2016 film by Jeff Nichols
Loving |
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Directed by | Jeff Nichols |
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Screenplay by | Jeff Nichols |
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Based on | The Loving Story by Nancy Buirski[1] |
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Produced by | |
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Starring | |
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Cinematography | Adam Stone |
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Edited by | Julie Monroe |
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Music by | David Wingo |
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Production companies | |
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Distributed by | Focus Features[2] |
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Release dates |
- May 16, 2016 (2016-05-16) (Cannes Film Festival)
- November 4, 2016 (2016-11-04) (United States)
- February 3, 2017 (2017-02-03) (United Kingdom)
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Running time | 123 minutes[3] |
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Countries |
- United Kingdom
- United States
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Language | English |
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Budget | $9 million[4] |
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Box office | $12.9 million[5] |
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Loving is a 2016 American biographical romantic drama film which tells the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, the plaintiffs in the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court (the Warren Court) decision Loving v. Virginia, which invalidated state laws prohibiting interracial marriage.[6][7][8][9] The film was produced by Big Beach and Raindog Films,[10][11] and distributed by Focus Features.[12] The film takes inspiration from The Loving Story (2011) by Nancy Buirski, a documentary which follows the Lovings and their landmark case. The film was directed by Jeff Nichols, who also wrote the screenplay.[13] Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton co-star as Mildred (née Jeter; July 22, 1939 – May 2, 2008) and Richard Loving (October 29, 1933 – June 29, 1975).[14] Marton Csokas, Nick Kroll, and Michael Shannon are all featured in supporting roles.[15] [16][17][18]
Principal photography began in Richmond, Virginia, on September 16, 2015, and ended on November 19.[19] The locations used for Loving were mainly based in Richmond, also in King and Queen County, Caroline County, Central Point, and Bowling Green.[20]
Loving began a limited release in the United States on November 4, 2016,[21] before a wide release on November 11, 2016.[22][23] The film received positive reviews, with praise for its acting, Nichols' direction and screenplay, the film's faithfulness to the Lovings' account, and was named one of the best films of 2016 by several media outlets.[24] The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival,[25][26] and was nominated for numerous awards, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor for Edgerton and Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Negga.[27][28]
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (December 15, 2016). "Oscars: Moonlight ineligible for Best Original Screenplay". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (May 17, 2016). "Cannes: Vincent Maraval's Insiders, MadRiver Form Sales House IMR International". Variety.com. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ Collin, Robbie (May 16, 2016). "Cannes 2016: Ruth Negga is place-your-Oscar-bets tremendous in Loving – review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
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- ^ "Loving (2016)". The Numbers. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ McCarthy, Todd (May 23, 2016). "Cannes: A Fest of Few Lows, But Only One Real High". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ Coggan, Devan (September 13, 2016). "TIFF 2016: Loving stars Ruth Negga, Joel Edgerton on film's reluctant heroes". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 20, 2016). "'Midnight Special' Director Jeff Nichols On Final Cut, 'Aquaman' & Why HDTV Evolution Is More Important Than The Screening Room". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ "Loving v. Virginia". Oyez. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
- ^ "Loving – Production Company". British Council. August 30, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (November 30, 2015). "Indie Producer Big Beach Opens L.A. Outpost". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ Romano, Nick (February 13, 2016). "Loving, interracial marriage drama, picked up by Focus Features". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ McGovern, Joe (May 8, 2015). "Landmark Loving Supreme Court Case to be made into a film". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ A. Obenson, Tambay (May 8, 2015). "Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton Will Star in Adaptation of 'The Loving Story' – Landmark Civil Rights Anti-Miscegenation Case". Indiewire. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (September 22, 2015). "Michael Shannon Reteams With Jeff Nichols For 'Loving'". Indiewire. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ McGovern, Joe (May 8, 2016). "Landmark Loving Supreme Court Case to be made into a film". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ Chitwood, Adam (May 8, 2016). "Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga to Lead MUD Director Jeff Nichols' LOVING". Collider. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ Toppman, Lawrence (November 21, 2016). "Loving was their name, loving was their crime". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
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- ^ Ohanesian, Liz (October 22, 2016). "'Loving' Director and Stars on the Couple Who Changed Interracial Marriage Laws". KCET. Retrieved January 2, 2017.
- ^ Baron, Zac (March 25, 2016). "The Shot Caller Q+A: Midnight Special Director Jeff Nichols". GQ. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
- ^ Robinson, Will (March 15, 2016). "'Loving' starring Joel Edgerton, Ruth Negga gets November release date". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ Santos, Nix (March 15, 2016). "Focus Features Sets Release Date For New Jeff Nichols Film 'Loving'". Indiewire. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ Dietz, Jason (December 5, 2016). "Best of 2016: Film Critic Top Ten Lists". Metacritic. Archived from the original on December 6, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
- ^ Erbland, Kate (April 14, 2016). "2016 Cannes Film Festival Announces Lineup, Including New Films From Steven Spielberg, Jodie Foster and Many More". Indiewire. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ Collin, Robbie (May 22, 2016). "Cannes 2016: Who will win the Palme d'Or? Robbie Collin makes his predictions". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ Sims, David (December 12, 2016). "La La Land and Moonlight See Golden Globes Love". The Atlantic. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ "2017 Golden Globes Nominations: The Full List". Vanity Fair. December 12, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2016.