★★☆☆☆ All the pieces seemed to be in place for Liv Ullmann's take on Miss Julie (2014), Swedish playwright August Strindberg's examination of class and sexual politics set in the waning years of the 19th century. A pedigree director in the form of Ullmann, a powerful pair of leads take the shape of Jessica Chastain and Colin Farrell and a sumptuous, sprawling countryside estate in Victorian-era Ireland as the setting should all, in theory, create a lovely piece of cinema. Unfortunately, there's something too jarring about what unfolds over two very long hours. Rife with mawkish histrionics and a thoroughly overwrought script, it's hard to maintain interest in what should be an intriguing watch.
It's Midsummer's Eve in Ireland circa 1890 and all is quiet - for now. In a very large and very empty manor, only three souls scurry around in the oppressive solitude: Miss Julie (Chastain), Jean (Farrell) and...
It's Midsummer's Eve in Ireland circa 1890 and all is quiet - for now. In a very large and very empty manor, only three souls scurry around in the oppressive solitude: Miss Julie (Chastain), Jean (Farrell) and...
- 9/4/2015
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Updated Wednesday morning, with a few knots untangled, below.
August Strindberg and Ingmar Bergman both came in for some bruising comments Tuesday night courtesy of Liv Ullmann, the actress-turned-writer and director with intimate knowledge of both artists’ genius and foibles.
“Being Scandinavian, of course, Strindberg has always been familiar to me,” she told an audience gathered at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, where she was interviewed in advance of the Friday opening of her own adaptation of Miss Julie.
The film stars Jessica Chastain in the title role, a nobleman’s daughter who spends a fateful midsummer’s eve in a charged flirtation with her father’s valet, Jean, (Colin Farrell), sometimes in the presence of his fiancée, the cook (Samantha Morton). The play’s 1888 premiere scandalized audiences with its frank depiction of a dance of sex and power between people of different classes.
“But I never wished to play Miss Julie,...
August Strindberg and Ingmar Bergman both came in for some bruising comments Tuesday night courtesy of Liv Ullmann, the actress-turned-writer and director with intimate knowledge of both artists’ genius and foibles.
“Being Scandinavian, of course, Strindberg has always been familiar to me,” she told an audience gathered at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, where she was interviewed in advance of the Friday opening of her own adaptation of Miss Julie.
The film stars Jessica Chastain in the title role, a nobleman’s daughter who spends a fateful midsummer’s eve in a charged flirtation with her father’s valet, Jean, (Colin Farrell), sometimes in the presence of his fiancée, the cook (Samantha Morton). The play’s 1888 premiere scandalized audiences with its frank depiction of a dance of sex and power between people of different classes.
“But I never wished to play Miss Julie,...
- 12/3/2014
- by Jeremy Gerard
- Deadline
Touch of Class: Ullmann’s Update of Classic Text Ultimately Lifeless
There are a scant few equals to the texts of playwright August Strindberg’s, his 1888 play Miss Julie still ranking as one of theater’s most celebrated and intelligent titles. A forerunner of a movement toward naturalism, director Liv Ullmann pares down the visual flourish which hearkens back to Strindberg’s initial contrivance. Her first film since the critically celebrated Faithless (2000), which was written by Ullmann’s longtime collaborator Ingmar Bergman, the passion that burned through that relationship drama is replaced by reserved bouts of class driven animosity. While true to the initial spirit of Strindberg’s text, the focus here is devoted nearly entirely to class issues, leaving some of the play’s more subtle motifs rather neglected. Considering the extravagant and mesmerizing 1951 version from Swedish filmmaker Alf Sjoberg, Ullmann’s adaptation is a chewy piece of meat,...
There are a scant few equals to the texts of playwright August Strindberg’s, his 1888 play Miss Julie still ranking as one of theater’s most celebrated and intelligent titles. A forerunner of a movement toward naturalism, director Liv Ullmann pares down the visual flourish which hearkens back to Strindberg’s initial contrivance. Her first film since the critically celebrated Faithless (2000), which was written by Ullmann’s longtime collaborator Ingmar Bergman, the passion that burned through that relationship drama is replaced by reserved bouts of class driven animosity. While true to the initial spirit of Strindberg’s text, the focus here is devoted nearly entirely to class issues, leaving some of the play’s more subtle motifs rather neglected. Considering the extravagant and mesmerizing 1951 version from Swedish filmmaker Alf Sjoberg, Ullmann’s adaptation is a chewy piece of meat,...
- 12/1/2014
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
In this upcoming period drama Jessica Chastain is Miss Julie, the promiscuous daughter of a Count, playing a dangerous game of seduction with her father’s valet. Miss Julie is based on a Swedish play with the same name by August Strindberg. During a midsummer night, Julie, the daughter of a rich Anglo-Irish aristocrat, tries to […]
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- 11/24/2014
- by Alex
- Filmonic.com
Colin Farrell finds himself in a love triangle between Jessica Chastain and Samantha Morton in the new trailer for Miss Julie.
Directed by actress Liv Ullmann, the former muse of Swedish auteur Ingmar Bergman, Miss Julie is adapted from the 1888 play by August Strindberg. Don’t let the sordid story of servants and their mistress fool you into thinking this is a “Downton Abbey”-esque romance. It’s more of an uncomfortable look at the mind games and lusty desires that exist between classes in 1890 Ireland.
When the master of the house is away, his daughter Julie will play mistress to her father’s valet John (Farrell) and his fiancé the cook Kathleen (Morton), beginning a game of psychological undoing. Filmed and treated as if it were a play unfolding on the stage, the trio are the only actors to appear in the film, save for a flashback sequence.
Before...
Directed by actress Liv Ullmann, the former muse of Swedish auteur Ingmar Bergman, Miss Julie is adapted from the 1888 play by August Strindberg. Don’t let the sordid story of servants and their mistress fool you into thinking this is a “Downton Abbey”-esque romance. It’s more of an uncomfortable look at the mind games and lusty desires that exist between classes in 1890 Ireland.
When the master of the house is away, his daughter Julie will play mistress to her father’s valet John (Farrell) and his fiancé the cook Kathleen (Morton), beginning a game of psychological undoing. Filmed and treated as if it were a play unfolding on the stage, the trio are the only actors to appear in the film, save for a flashback sequence.
Before...
- 11/17/2014
- by Rachel West
- Cineplex
Sneak Peek the new domestic trailer supporting director Liv Ullmann’s adaptation of August Strindberg's stage play "Miss Julie", starring Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton:
"...in 1890, in Fermanagh, during the course of a midsummer night, 'Julie' (Chastain), the daughter of the Count, an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, attempts to seduce her father's valet, 'Jean' (Farrell).
"The affair quickly goes to some dark places, with power and class playing a key role..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Miss Julie"...
"...in 1890, in Fermanagh, during the course of a midsummer night, 'Julie' (Chastain), the daughter of the Count, an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, attempts to seduce her father's valet, 'Jean' (Farrell).
"The affair quickly goes to some dark places, with power and class playing a key role..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Miss Julie"...
- 11/17/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
After a string of international previews, clips and images, the first U.S. trailer for Liv Ullman’s Miss Julie has finally surfaced online. The period drama is Ullman’s third jaunt behind the camera after a lengthy acting stint that included a long-time working relationship with Ingmar Bergman. This of course begs the question, will the influence of her mentor be detected in her latest piece?
Based on August Strindberg’s play of the same name, the film revolves around the relationship between lofty high-society lass Julie (Jessica Chastain) and a lackey in her father’s employ named John (Colin Farrell). The idea of the pair romantically connected via a series of dialogue-heavy scenes is one that intrigues.
Farrell’s got a hefty command of his emotions in this new preview, and Chastain is as impressive as ever with her aristocratic schtick. Backing up the pair as devil’s...
Based on August Strindberg’s play of the same name, the film revolves around the relationship between lofty high-society lass Julie (Jessica Chastain) and a lackey in her father’s employ named John (Colin Farrell). The idea of the pair romantically connected via a series of dialogue-heavy scenes is one that intrigues.
Farrell’s got a hefty command of his emotions in this new preview, and Chastain is as impressive as ever with her aristocratic schtick. Backing up the pair as devil’s...
- 11/14/2014
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
Chicago – The 2014 edition, the 50th Chicago International Film Festival, kicks off tonight on October 9th. The premiere film will be “Miss Julie,” an adaptation of the August Strindberg play adapted and directed by Liv Ullmann. The first weekend promises a scintillating variety of cinema indulgences.
HollywoodChicago.com contributors Nick Allen and Patrick McDonald have been sampling the festival offerings, and provide this preview to cover the first four days of the event. The depth and breadth of the films is a reminder to participate in the variety of the Festival, especially if interested in a particular country, for their cinema is a glimpse into their culture. Each capsule is designated with Na (Nick Allen) or Pm (Patrick McDonald), to indicate the author.
Opening Night “Miss Julie”
Jessica Chastain in ‘Miss Julie’
Photo credit: Chicago International Film Festival
Liv Ullmann, the legendary Swedish actress – and muse to director Ingmar Bergman – directs her fifth feature film,...
HollywoodChicago.com contributors Nick Allen and Patrick McDonald have been sampling the festival offerings, and provide this preview to cover the first four days of the event. The depth and breadth of the films is a reminder to participate in the variety of the Festival, especially if interested in a particular country, for their cinema is a glimpse into their culture. Each capsule is designated with Na (Nick Allen) or Pm (Patrick McDonald), to indicate the author.
Opening Night “Miss Julie”
Jessica Chastain in ‘Miss Julie’
Photo credit: Chicago International Film Festival
Liv Ullmann, the legendary Swedish actress – and muse to director Ingmar Bergman – directs her fifth feature film,...
- 10/9/2014
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Swoon.
The simmering sexual tension between Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastain is undeniable in these two clips from the upcoming Tiff drama Miss Julie.
Directed by legendary actress and Ingmar Bergman-collaborator Liv Ullmann, Miss Julie is a tale of desire, class, and power set in the late 1800s in Ireland. Based on the play by August Strindberg, Julie (Chastain) is a aristocrat who sets her sights on seducing her father’s valet John (Farrell). Her desire sets off a series of mind games which grow stronger as the night wears on. All of their flirtations are silently witnessed by Kathleen (Samantha Morton), a cook who just happens to be John’s betrothed.
The film is making its world premiere in Toronto during the eleven day festival but has yet to receive a theatrical release date in Canada.
Check out two clips from Miss Julie featuring Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastain...
The simmering sexual tension between Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastain is undeniable in these two clips from the upcoming Tiff drama Miss Julie.
Directed by legendary actress and Ingmar Bergman-collaborator Liv Ullmann, Miss Julie is a tale of desire, class, and power set in the late 1800s in Ireland. Based on the play by August Strindberg, Julie (Chastain) is a aristocrat who sets her sights on seducing her father’s valet John (Farrell). Her desire sets off a series of mind games which grow stronger as the night wears on. All of their flirtations are silently witnessed by Kathleen (Samantha Morton), a cook who just happens to be John’s betrothed.
The film is making its world premiere in Toronto during the eleven day festival but has yet to receive a theatrical release date in Canada.
Check out two clips from Miss Julie featuring Colin Farrell and Jessica Chastain...
- 8/22/2014
- by Rachel West
- Cineplex
Based on a play written by August Strindberg in 1888, Miss Julie is directed by Liv Ullman (Faithless) – who also adapted the screenplay – and stars Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton. Though we’ve seen a few photos from the film, today brings with it the first trailer for the romantic drama, ahead of its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival next month.
The story centres on the daughter of an aristocrat (Chastain), and the relationship she develops with her father’s valet (Farrell), who is betrothed to the household cook (Morton). As she encourages the valet to seduce her, their connection is explored, along with themes of class conflict and competition.
The synopsis is as follows:
“Taking place at a large country estate in Britain over the course of one 1880s midsummer night, Miss Julie explores the brutal flirtatious power struggle between Julie and John – a young aristocratic...
The story centres on the daughter of an aristocrat (Chastain), and the relationship she develops with her father’s valet (Farrell), who is betrothed to the household cook (Morton). As she encourages the valet to seduce her, their connection is explored, along with themes of class conflict and competition.
The synopsis is as follows:
“Taking place at a large country estate in Britain over the course of one 1880s midsummer night, Miss Julie explores the brutal flirtatious power struggle between Julie and John – a young aristocratic...
- 8/11/2014
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Now that its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) has been locked in, we have a first trailer for Liv Ullmann’s Miss Julie, an 1880s-set erotic thriller about the power struggle between an aristocratic woman and her father’s sexually frustrated valet. With the sublime Jessica Chastain and Colin Farrell leading the cast, which also includes Samantha Morton, this is going to be one to watch.
An adaptation of the famed play by August Strindberg, Miss Julie looks familiar but still extremely promising in terms of its acting, visual appearance and framing. Ullmann (Sofie, Faithless) may be just the director to reintroduce this seminal play to a new audience, and Farrell and Chastain certainly seem like suitable leads for the job. Morton, too, should provide ample dramatic pathos in her key supporting role.
The trailer is filled with tantalizing glimpses at scenes and some very steamy dialogue,...
An adaptation of the famed play by August Strindberg, Miss Julie looks familiar but still extremely promising in terms of its acting, visual appearance and framing. Ullmann (Sofie, Faithless) may be just the director to reintroduce this seminal play to a new audience, and Farrell and Chastain certainly seem like suitable leads for the job. Morton, too, should provide ample dramatic pathos in her key supporting role.
The trailer is filled with tantalizing glimpses at scenes and some very steamy dialogue,...
- 7/23/2014
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
The first trailer for Liz Ullmann’s “Miss Julie” has been released, and it reveals Jessica Chastain entangled in a torrid affair coupled with a dark power struggle between both class and sex. Adapted from August Strindberg’s famous play set in the 19th century, the story follows a single night on Midsummer’s Eve at a country estate in Ireland. Julie is a young aristocratic woman who finds herself feeling drawn to her father’s valet, Jean (Colin Farrell). The trailer shows the disturbing brutality of control and influence, only heightened by characters on the brink of derangement. Samantha Morton also stars as Jean’s supposed fiance and [...]
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- 7/22/2014
- by Alyssa Pando
- UpandComers
It basically goes like this: if you put Jessica Chastain in something, we're going to watch. The actress has made the most of her breakout role in Terrence Malick's "The Tree Of Life" to work with auteurs like John Hillcoat, Katherine Bigelow, Jeff Nichols, Christopher Nolan, Guillermo Del Toro and more. And she's added another big name to her CV with "Miss Julie." Directed by the legendary Liv Ullman, and co-starring Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton, the film is and adaptation of August Strindberg's acclaimed play, telling the tale of Julie and John who fall into an affair that's as passionate as it is savage, with their escape plan for a new life together resulting in something tragic. This cast? That story? Hell yes. So check out the images below and hey, maybe let's get a teaser trailer soon?...
- 6/26/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
While the Danish director Pernille Fischer Christensen's "Someone You Love" doesn't tread any new ground in its tale of heartbreak, loss and discovery, it's also a rich and engaging demonstration of how commitment, craft and execution can create something worthy of note despite any seemingly initial familiarity. The movie is anchored by the stalwart acting work of Mikael Persbrandt as Thomas Jacob, the fictional singer-songwriter icon at the center of the film. As we open, Jacob's landing in Denmark, jetting in from his usual base in L.A. to make a new album with Molly Moe (Trine Dyrholm) the producer-writer-collaborator he's known for years. He has his patient manager Kate (Eve Best) in tow; he's tending to a few minor tasks and appearances before he'll to go into the studio and work; a brief meeting with his long-estranged daughter Julie (Birgitte Hjort Sørensen) and her son Noa (Sofus Rønnov) is just one of them,...
- 6/16/2014
- by James Rocchi
- Indiewire
Sneak Peek new images from writer/director Liv Ullman's "Miss Julie", the new dramatic feature based on the play of the same title by August Strindberg, starring Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton:
".... in 1890, in 'Fermanagh', during the course of a midsummer night, 'Julie' (Chastain), daughter of the 'Count', an Anglo-Irish aristocrat...
"...attempts to seduce her father's valet, 'Jean' (Farrell). The affair quickly goes to some dark places, with power and class playing a key role..."
Click the images to enlarge...
".... in 1890, in 'Fermanagh', during the course of a midsummer night, 'Julie' (Chastain), daughter of the 'Count', an Anglo-Irish aristocrat...
"...attempts to seduce her father's valet, 'Jean' (Farrell). The affair quickly goes to some dark places, with power and class playing a key role..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 6/4/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
With Cannes now out of the way, three major festivals—Venice, Telluride and Toronto—are on the horizon, where even more new films will unspool for the first time. And one we're hoping/expecting to see is "Miss Julie" starring Jessica Chastain and Colin Farrell. And today a batch of new images and a poster have dropped for the movie. Liv Ullman directs her first film in over twelve years, adapting August Strindberg's acclaimed play, follows Julie and John who fall into an affair as passionate as it is savage, with their plans for escape to a new life together resulting in something tragic. Basically, it's great material in the hands of three people who can probably bring some fiery life to the tale. No U.S. distributor for this one yet, but we're sure that'll be sorted out soon enough. [The Film Stage]...
- 5/30/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Liv Ullmann’s last directorial credit was 2000′s Faithless, but the legendary actress recently stepped back behind the camera to direct Jessica Chastain and Colin Farrell in the stage-to-screen adaptation of Miss Julie. Shooting on the film recently wrapped in Northern Ireland and now we have the first official look at the two leads.
Based on August Strindberg’s 1888 play of the same name, Miss Julie takes place over the course of one night in the 1880s at a large country estate. A tale of differences in power, it explores the struggle between Julie, a young aristocratic woman, and John, her father’s valet. In the play, the combination of mutual loathing and attraction leads to moments both seductive and savage. As the morning approaches, the pair can’t decide if their vision of a life together brings hope or hopelessness, until they eventually find their escape in the most tragic way imaginable.
Based on August Strindberg’s 1888 play of the same name, Miss Julie takes place over the course of one night in the 1880s at a large country estate. A tale of differences in power, it explores the struggle between Julie, a young aristocratic woman, and John, her father’s valet. In the play, the combination of mutual loathing and attraction leads to moments both seductive and savage. As the morning approaches, the pair can’t decide if their vision of a life together brings hope or hopelessness, until they eventually find their escape in the most tragic way imaginable.
- 2/16/2014
- by Alexander Lowe
- We Got This Covered
Liv Ullman has cast Jessica Chastain and Samantha Morton in an upcoming film version of August Strindberg's Miss Julie , Variety reports. The play, published in 1888, follows the titular Miss Julie, daughter of a Count, as she explores the social world of her servants, and interacts particularly with one named Jean. Chastain, who recently starred in Zero Dark Thirty , will take on the Julie role with Farrell ( Total Recall ) playing Jean and Morton ( Minority Report ) as the house's cook, Christine. Oliver Dungey and Teun Hilte are attached to produce. (Photo Credit: Brian To / Nikki Nelson / WENN.com)...
- 1/30/2013
- Comingsoon.net
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