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DeutschA Mistake (film)
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| Directed by | Christine Jeffs |
| Screenplay by | Christine Jeffs |
| Based on | A Mistake by Carl Shuker |
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| Cinematography | John Toon |
| Edited by | Paul Maxwell |
| Music by | Frank Ilfman |
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Running time | 101 minutes[1] |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
A Mistake is a 2024 New Zealand medical-drama film, written, directed, and produced by Christine Jeffs, based upon the novel of the same name by Carl Shuker. It stars Elizabeth Banks, Simon McBurney, Mickey Sumner, Rena Owen, Richard Crouchley, and Matthew Sunderland.
It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on 7 June 2024.
Premise
[edit]A surgeon makes a fateful decision during a surgery by allowing her young colleague to take charge. When a mistake occurs, the surgeon finds herself in a difficult situation.
Cast
[edit]- Elizabeth Banks as Beth Taylor
- Simon McBurney
- Mickey Sumner as Robin
- Rena Owen as Tessa
- Fern Sutherland as Jessica
- Joel Tobeck as Alistair
- Emmett Skilton as Alexander Colton
- Matthew Sunderland
- Richard Crouchley
Production
[edit]In May 2022, it was announced Elizabeth Banks had joined the cast with Christine Jeffs set to direct from a screenplay she wrote based upon the novel of the same name by Carl Shuker.[2] In November 2022, Mickey Sumner joined the cast.[3]
Release
[edit]It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on 7 June 2024.[4] In August 2024, Quiver Distribution acquired North America distribution rights to the film.[5]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 6 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "A Mistake". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (5 May 2022). "Elizabeth Banks To Star In Christine Jeffs' Medical Drama 'A Mistake'; Cornerstone Selling – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (30 November 2022). "Mickey Sumner To Star Opposite Elizabeth Banks In Medical Drama 'A Mistake' From 'Sunshine Cleaning' Director Christine Jeffs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (17 April 2024). "Tribeca Festival Unveils 2024 Film Slate With Kristen Stewart, Jenna Ortega World Premieres, Trey Parker & Matt Stone Doc, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (19 August 2024). "Quiver Distribution Acquires Medical Drama 'A Mistake' Starring Elizabeth Banks". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "A Mistake". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
