Calm with Horses is a 2019 Irish crime drama film directed by Nick Rowland in his feature debut, and written by Joseph Murtagh. It concerns an ex-boxer who works as an enforcer for a criminal family in rural Ireland while providing for his autistic son. The film stars Cosmo Jarvis, Barry Keoghan, Niamh Algar, Ned Dennehy, Kiljan Moroney and David Wilmot. It is adapted from the short story of the same name from the collection Young Skins by Colin Barrett. The film was released in the United States under the title The Shadow of Violence.[3]
| Calm with Horses | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Nick Rowland |
| Written by | Joseph Murtagh |
| Produced by | Daniel Emmerson |
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| Cinematography | Piers McGrail |
| Edited by |
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| Music by | Benjamin John Power |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Altitude Film Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 101 minutes[1][2] |
| Countries | Ireland United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $104,946[1] |
It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 8 September 2019. It was released in Ireland on 13 March 2020 by Altitude Film Distribution.
Cast
edit- Cosmo Jarvis as Arm
- Barry Keoghan as Dymphna
- Niamh Algar as Ursula
- Ned Dennehy as Paudi
- Kiljan Moroney as Jack
- David Wilmot as Hector
- Anthony Welsh as Rob
- Simone Kirby as Jules
- Hazel Doupe as Charlie
Production
editIn April 2018, it was announced Cosmo Jarvis, Barry Keoghan and Niamh Algar had joined the cast of the film, with Nick Rowland directing from a screenplay by Joseph Murtagh. Michael Fassbender served as an executive producer via his DMC Film banner.[4]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 8 September 2019.[5] It was released in Ireland on 13 March 2020 by Altitude Film Distribution.[6] Saban Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film and named it The Shadow Of Violence[1][2] in the U.S.[7] With this title, it was released on VOD by Lionsgate Home Entertainment on 1 September 2020.[1]
Reception
editBox office
editCalm with Horses grossed $104,946 worldwide.[1]
Critical response
edit94% of the 69 reviews compiled on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes are positive, with an average of 7.5/10. The website's critical consensus reads: "Calm with Horses presents a grimly effective portrait of one man's struggle with divided loyalties, elevated by standout performances from a stellar cast."[2] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 67 out of 100, based on 14 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[8]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| British Independent Film Awards | 18 February 2021 | Best British Independent Film | Nick Rowland, Joe Murtagh and Daniel Emmerson | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Director | Nick Rowland | Nominated | |||
| Best Performance by an Actor | Cosmo Jarvis | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Barry Keoghan | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Niamh Algar | Nominated | |||
| Most Promising Newcomer | Nominated | ||||
| The Douglas Hickox Award (Best Debut Director) | Nick Rowland | Nominated | |||
| Best Debut Screenwriter | Joe Murtagh | Nominated | |||
| Best Casting | Shaheen Baig | Nominated | |||
| Breakthrough Producer | Daniel Emmerson | Nominated | |||
| British Academy Film Awards | 11 April 2021 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Niamh Algar | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Barry Keoghan | Nominated | |||
| Best Casting | Shaheen Baig | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding British Film | Nick Rowland, Daniel Emmerson, and Joe Murtagh | Nominated | |||
| Irish Film & Television Awards | 18 October 2020 | Best Film (2020) | Calm with Horses | Nominated | [11] |
| Best Script | Joe Murtagh | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Film | Niamh Algar | Won | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film | Barry Keoghan | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Damien Creagh | Nominated |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Calm With Horses (2019)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ a b c "The Shadow of Violence (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ Dargis, Manohla (30 July 2020). "'The Shadow of Violence' Review: Behold, the Bad Man (Again)". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ Grater, Tom (26 April 2018). "Cosmo Jarvis, Barry Keoghan to star in 'Calm With Horses' for Fassbender's DMC, Altitude, Film4 (exclusive)". Screen International. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ Lang, Brent (8 August 2019). "Toronto Film Festival Unveils Documentary, Midnight, Discovery Lineups". Variety. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ Heath, Paul (14 February 2020). "New Clip And Poster For The Upcoming 'Calm With Horses'". The Hollywood News. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (12 February 2020). "Nick Rowland's Irish Crime Drama 'Calm With Horses' Acquired By Saban Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Calm with Horses (The Shadow of Violence) (2020) Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "Winners and Nominations 2020". bifa.film. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ "2021 EE British Academy Film Awards: The Nominations". bafta.org. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ Clarke, Donald (18 October 2020). "Iftas 2020: Wins for Aisling Franciosi, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, and unstoppable Jessie Buckley". The Irish Times.
