Their Finest STX • 4 / 7 / 2017 • R • Limited • Scope
Cast: Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jake Lacy
Director: Lone Scherfig
Screenplay: Gaby Chiappe
Synopsis: With London emptied of its men now fighting at the Front, Catrin Cole( Gemma Arterton) is hired by the British Ministry as a“ slop” scriptwriter charged with bringing“ a woman’ s touch” to morale-boosting propaganda films. Her natural flair quickly gets her noticed by dashing movie producer Buckley( Sam Claflin) whose path would never have crossed hers in peacetime. As bombs are dropping all around them, Catrin, Buckley and a colorful crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation. Although Catrin’ s artist husband looks down on her job, she quickly discovers there is as much camaraderie, laughter and passion behind the camera as there is onscreen.
Marketing / Promotion: Partner with book stores, libraries, and book clubs to promote the movie in conjunction with Lissa Evans’ novel“ Their Finest Hour and a Half,” upon which the film is based. Spotlight positive reviews and word of mouth buzz the movie generates. It screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. Target audience is primarily discriminating adults. Digital assets will be available from the studio.
Films attracting similar target audience: The Shack, Before I Fall, The Zookeeper’ s Wife Facebook: / theirfinestmovie Twitter: @ theirfinest Instagram: @ theirfinest
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