September Says Explained
| September Says |
| Director: | Ariane Labed |
| Screenplay: | Ariane Labed |
| Cinematography: | Balthazar Lab |
| Editing: | Bettina Böhler |
| Runtime: | 100 minutes |
| Language: | English |
September Says is a 2024 internationally co-produced drama film, written and directed by Ariane Labed, in her directorial debut. It is based upon the novel Sisters by Daisy Johnson. It stars Mia Tharia, Rakhee Thakrar and Pascale Kann.
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2024, in the Un Certain Regard section.
Premise
When September is suspended from school, her sister, July, begins to explore her own independence, leading to tension on a holiday in Ireland.
Cast
- Mia Tharia
- Rachel Benaissa
- Claire Caulfield (Pharmacist)
Production
In May 2022, it was announced Ariane Labed would direct the film, based upon the novel Sisters by Daisy Johnson, with Element Pictures set to produce.[1] Eurimages and BBC Film among others provided financing for the film.[2] [3]
Location assistance provided by Conn Redmond.
Release
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2024, in the Un Certain Regard section.[4]
International sales are handled by The Match Factory.[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: Naomi Denamur & Julie Billy Launch Paris-Based June Films With Clémence Poésy, Ariane Labed, Hafsia Herzi Projects Among Busy Slate. Deadline Hollywood. Andreas. Wiseman. 18 May 2022. 15 April 2024. 11 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230611013039/https://deadline.com/2022/05/clemence-poesy-ariane-labed-naomi-denamur-julie-billy-launch-june-films-1235026381/. live.
- Web site: Ariane Labed feature directing debut ‘Sisters’ among €9.7m Eurimages funding recipients. Screen International. Ellie. Calnan. 4 July 2023. 15 April 2024.
- Web site: BBC Film celebrates four films in official selection at Cannes Film Festival 2024. BBC. 11 April 2024. 15 April 2024. 11 April 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240411125437/https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2024/bbc-film-cannes-film-festival. live.
- Web site: Cannes Film Festival Lineup Set: Competition Includes Coppola, Audiard, Cronenberg, Arnold, Lanthimos, Sorrentino & Abbasi’s Trump Movie — Full List. Deadline Hollywood. Zac. Ntim. 11 April 2024. 15 April 2024. 10 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240510021739/https://deadline.com/2024/04/cannes-film-festival-lineup-2024-live-francis-ford-coppola-thierry-fremaux-1235881376/. live.
- Web site: The Match Factory pins its hopes on four competition titles at Cannes. Abbatescianni. Davide. 10 May 2024. Cineuropa. 13 May 2024.
