‘Hamnet’ Impresses at Telluride with Heartfelt Performances and Shakespearean Drama
TL;DR
'Hamnet,' directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, premiered at Telluride to critical acclaim, with strong Oscar potential due to its emotional depth and outstanding performances, especially from Buckley and Mescal. The film, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel about grief and loss, is expected to be a major awards contender, with a limited theatrical release planned for late November and December.
- ‘Hamnet’ Sets the Oscar Bar High at Telluride With Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal’s Heartbreaking Turns Variety
- 'Hamnet' Review: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal in Chloé Zhao Drama The Hollywood Reporter
- Hamnet Review: The Most Devastating Movie I’ve Seen in Years Vulture
- In ‘Hamnet,’ Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Spin a Shakespearean Fairy Tale Vanity Fair
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