2022 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Celyn Jones & Tom Stern’s The Almond And The Sea Horse

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We’re never too old to learn a new trick. Long-time collaborator to Clint Eastwood, cinematographer Tom Stern made his directorial debut in March of this year, co-directing with actor Celyn Jones – who is also climbing in the director’s chair for a first time. Set in the Liverpool, The Almond And The Sea Horse is a feature adaptation of Kaite O’Reilly’s stageplay with Rebel Wilson, Janet McTeer, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Trine Dyrholm, Meera Syal and Celyn Jones is also in front of the camera for a what looks to be a feel good drama.

Gist: This is a poignant story about two couples where one partner has survived a traumatic brain injury, exploring how it impacts their lives together.

Production Co./Producers: Andy Evans, Sean Marley, Mad As Birds’ Alex Ashworth.

Prediction: PREMIERES.

U.S. Distributor: Rights Available. Bankside Films (domestic,international).

Eric Lavallée
Eric Lavalléehttps://www.ericlavallee.com
Eric Lavallée is the founder, CEO, editor-in-chief, film journalist, and critic at IONCINEMA.com, established in 2000. A regular at Sundance, Cannes, and Venice, Eric holds a BFA in film studies from the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. In 2013, he served on the narrative competition jury at the SXSW Film Festival. He was an associate producer on Mark Jackson’s "This Teacher" (2018 LA Film Festival, 2018 BFI London). He is a Golden Globes Voter, member of the ICS (International Cinephile Society), FIPRESCI and AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma).

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