Oliver Sherman
| Oliver Sherman | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ryan Redford |
| Written by | Ryan Redford |
| Based on | "Veterans" by Rachel Ingalls |
| Produced by | Eric Jordan Paul Stephens |
| Starring | Garret Dillahunt Donal Logue Molly Parker |
| Cinematography | Antonio Calvache |
| Edited by | Matthew Hannam |
| Music by | Benoît Charest |
Production company | The Film Works |
| Distributed by | Mongrel Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Oliver Sherman is a Canadian drama film, directed by Ryan Redford and released in 2010.[1]
Based on the short story "Veterans" by Rachel Ingalls, the film stars Garret Dillahunt as Sherman Oliver, a war veteran seeking to reconnect with Franklin Page (Donal Logue), a fellow soldier who saved his life during the war. He is gradually revealed to be jealous and unstable, causing significant problems for Page and his wife Irene (Molly Parker).[2]
It premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival,[3] before going into general release in 2011.[2]
Awards
[edit]The film won the National Film Board Award for Best Canadian First Feature at Cinéfest in Sudbury and Best Canadian Feature Film at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma in Montreal.[1]
The film garnered two nominations at the 2012 Genie Awards, including Best Actor (Dillahunt) and Best Adapted Screenplay.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "First-time director Ryan Redford let cast take the lead". Toronto Star, February 3, 2011.
- ^ a b Dennis Harvey, "Oliver Sherman". "Variety", July 19, 2011.
- ^ Nick Patch, "In the spotlight: Ryan Redford showcases 'Oliver Sherman' at Toronto film fest". Canadian Press, September 12, 2010.
- ^ Linda Barnard, "Cafe de Flore, A Dangerous Method, lead Genies race". Toronto Star, January 18, 2012.
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