Convergence (2019 film)
Convergence is a 2019 feature film from English director Steve Johnson.[1]
| Convergence | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Steve Johnson |
| Produced by | Steve Johnson Margaret Johnson Jeremy Theobald Barry Gunning |
| Written by | Steve Johnson |
| Starring | Jeremy Theobald Nicolette McKeown Lee Fanning Alfie Wellcoat |
| Music by | Paul Wilkie |
| Cinematography | Steve Johnson |
| Edited by | Steve Johnson |
Production company | Futurist Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
Struggling after the death of his wife and child in a car crash, successful writer Martin starts to question the circumstances of the accident after an encounter with a grieving mother at a bereavement group. Who is the mysterious character in the photographs and why can't he shake the feeling that he's being played?
Main cast
- Jeremy Theobald as Martin
- Nicolette McKeown as Lily
- Lee Fanning as Dominic
- Alfie Wellcoat as Robert
- Anna Kennedy as Maggie
- Jemima Spence as Christina
- Marcus Macleod as The Strategist
Release and reception
The film premiered at the British Independent Film Festival on 11 May 2019 in Leicester Square, London.[2] The film had a limited UK theatrical release in Cineworld[3] cinemas and was given a 15 certificate by the British Board of Film Classification.[4] The film was widely praised by critics. In the United Kingdom, UK Film Review said:
"For a film dealing with numerous angsty themes, Johnson does supremely well to explore them in a manner that feels controlled and minimalist. Whilst there are sequences where the drama explodes on screen, such as Lily talking about her childhood or grappling with her ex, the majority of the film feels like a contemplative piece where the viewer is palpably experiencing the grief and distress of the two central characters. A large part of this is due to the character of Martin and the understated performance from Theobald."[5]
In the United States, Film Threat wrote:
"The gorgeous cinematography lends a dream-like quality to everything, so Convergence is an absolute stunner to watch. Johnson balances the magical realism at play with the grounded drama the leads are going through with confidence, so neither overpowers the other."[6]
Awards
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Antakya Film Festival | Special Jury Award | Steve Johnson | Won |
| British Independent Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won | |
| Best Actor | Jeremy Theobald | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Nicolette McKeown | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Steve Johnson | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Alfie Wellcoat | Nominated | ||
| New Directors Hollywood Showcase | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Nominated | |
| Cardiff International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won | |
| LA Edge Film Awards | Best Narrative Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won | |
| Best Director | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Won | |||
| Los Angeles Theatrical Release Competition & Awards | Best Director (Features US & International) | Steve Johnson | Won | |
| Best Cinematography (Features - US & International) | Won | |||
| United States Film Festival | Best International Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | Won | |||
| Skiptown International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Steve Johnson | Won | |
| Best Original Screenplay | Won | |||
| 2020 | European Cinematography Awards | Best Lead Acting | Jeremy Theobald | Won |
| Best Supporting Acting | Nicolette McKeown | Won | ||
References
- British Film Council Listing
- "Convergence: West End premiere set for new UK thriller". FilmStories. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- Cineworld Cinema Listing
- BBFC Certificate Rating
- UKFilmReview Review of Convergence
- FilmThreat Review of Convergence
External links
- Convergence on IMDb