North of Normal
| North of Normal | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Carly Stone |
| Written by | Alexandra Weir |
| Based on | North of Normal by Cea Sunrise Person |
| Produced by | Jonathan Bronfman and Kyle Mann |
| Starring | Sarah Gadon Robert Carlyle |
| Cinematography | David Robert Jones |
| Edited by | Orlee Buium |
| Music by | Electric Youth |
Production companies | Independent Edge Films JoBro Productions Undisputed Pictures |
| Distributed by | Elevation Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
North of Normal is a 2022 Canadian drama film, directed by Carly Stone.[1] Based on the 2014 memoir of the same name by Cea Sunrise Person, the film centres on her unconventional childhood living in the wilderness as the daughter of a hippie mother.[2]
The film's cast includes Sarah Gadon, Amanda Fix, Robert Carlyle, River Price-Maenpaa, James D'Arcy and Benedict Samuel.
The film was shot in 2021 in Northern Ontario, primarily in and around Sudbury, North Bay and Mattawa.[2]
The film premiered in the Contemporary World Cinema program at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2022.[3]
Reception
[edit]On Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 6 reviews are considered positive, with an average rating of 8/10.[4]
Alexandra Weir received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards'.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Radheyan Simonpillai, "10 Canadian films to watch at TIFF 2022". Now, August 17, 2022.
- ^ a b Andreas Wiseman, "Sarah Gadon, Amanda Fix & Robert Carlyle Lead Cast In ‘North Of Normal’, Filming Wraps In Canada". Deadline Hollywood, August 23, 2021.
- ^ Pat Mullen, "TIFF Announces Canadian Films for 2022 Festival". That Shelf, August 10, 2022.
- ^ "North of Normal". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ "BlackBerry Leads CSA Nominations". Northern Stars, March 6, 2024.
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