The Weinstein Company has picked up the comedy/drama Song for Marion for US distribution. Written and directed by Paul Andrew Williams, the British film stars Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton, Vanessa Redgrave, and Christopher Eccleston, and is currently in post-production.
Commenting on the acquisition, TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein stated, “Song for Marion is wildly amusing and is sure to charm audiences of all ages. We’re thrilled to partner with Paul on his latest project and to showcase this dynamic cast. His success in this project stems from his knack for highlighting and harmonizing otherwise contradicting personality traits – in this case, funny and cantankerous – in his characters.”
Added writer/director Williams, “I am proud to partner with The Weinstein Company on a film that means so much to me and that I hope will mean just as much to families around the world. The cast shines in this film in a bigger way than I’d ever imagined. It was as much fun behind the camera as it appears on-camera.”
The Plot:
“Shot in England’s County Durham with great support from the community, Song for Marion is a London-set comedic drama, about grumpy pensioner Arthur (Terence Stamp) who is reluctantly inspired by his beloved wife Marion (Vanessa Redgrave) to join a highly unconventional local choir. At odds with his son James (Christopher Eccleston) it is left to choir director Elizabeth (Gemma Arterton) to try and persuade Arthur that he can learn to embrace life. Arthur must confront the undercurrents of his own grumbling persona as he embarks on a hilarious, life-affirming journey of musical self discovery.”
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