A Private War

Showings

Mary D. Fisher Theatre Fri, Jan 11, 2019 1:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sun, Jan 13, 2019 7:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Mon, Jan 14, 2019 4:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Tue, Jan 15, 2019 4:00 PM
Mary D. Fisher Theatre Wed, Jan 16, 2019 7:00 PM
Film Info
Event Type:Narrative Feature
Release Year:2018
Run Time:110 minutes
Rating:R
Production Country:United Kingdom/United States
Original Language:English
Trailer:https://youtu.be/8QzwG_JP1rA
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Matthew Heineman
Cast:Rosamund Pike
Stanley Tucci
Jamie Dornan
Tom Hollander

Description

“A Private War” – based on a true story – features an award-winning all-star cast, including Academy Award-nominees Rosamund Pike and Stanley Tucci, and Jamie Dornan and Tom Hollander.


“A Private War” was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Actress for Rosamund Pike and Best Original Song.


In a world where journalism is under attack, Marie Colvin (Rosamund Pike) is one of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time. Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless, while constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado.


After being hit by a grenade in Sri Lanka, she wears a distinctive eye patch and is still as comfortable sipping martinis with London’s elite as she is confronting dictators. Colvin sacrifices loving relationships, and over time, her personal life starts to unravel as the trauma she’s witnessed takes its toll. Yet, her mission to show the true cost of war leads her – along with renowned war photographer Paul Conroy (Jamie Dornan) – to embark on the most dangerous assignment of their lives in the besieged Syrian city of Homs.


Based on the extraordinary life of Marie Colvin, “A Private War” is brought to the screen by Academy Award-nominee and critically acclaimed documentary filmmaker Matthew Heineman in his pulse-pounding narrative feature debut.


“Authentically moving … anchored by Rosamund Pike’s powerhouse lead performance.” – The New York Times


“Oscar buzz: Rosamund Pike gives a raw, powerful performance.” – People Weekly


“'A Private War’ is immediately an Oscar contender.” – PBS


“Spectacular!” – Variety


“Electrifying!” – Daily Mail