The 40-Year-Old Version
The 40-Year-Old Version is a 2020 American comedy film, written, directed, and produced by Radha Blank in her directorial debut. It stars Blank, Peter Y. Kim, Oswin Benjamin, Reed Birney, Imani Lewis and TJ Atoms.
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Directed by | Radha Blank |
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Written by | Radha Blank |
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Cinematography | Eric Branco |
Edited by | Robert Grigsby Wilson |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020, where Blank won the U.S Dramatic Competition Directing Award.
Cast
- Radha Blank as Radha
- Peter Y. Kim as Archie
- Oswin Benjamin as D
- Reed Birney as Josh Whitman
- Imani Lewis as Elaine
- TJ Atoms as Kamal
- Welker White as Julie
- Haskiri Velazquez as Rosa
- Jacob Ming-Trent as Lamont
Production
In August 2019, it was announced Radha Blank, Peter Y. Kim and Oswin Benjamin had joined the cast of the film, with Blank directing from a screenplay she wrote and Lena Waithe producing.[1] The title is a play on the 2005 comedy The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
Release
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020.[2][3] Shortly after, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film.[4]
Accolades
Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Sundance Film Festival | February 1, 2020 | U.S. Dramatic Competition Directing Award | Radha Blank | Won | [5] |
U.S. Dramatic Competition Grand Jury Prize | Nominated |
References
- McNary, Dave (August 5, 2019). "Lena Waithe Producing Comedy 'The 40-Year-Old Version' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- "The 40-Year-Old Version". Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- Fleming Jr, Mike (January 31, 2020). "Netflix In Talks To Acquire Radha Blank's 'The 40-Year-Old Version' – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- Hipes, Patrick (February 1, 2020). "Sundance Film Festival Awards: 'Minari' Scores Double Top Honors – The Complete Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2020.