Atonement

Summer of 1935, the English countryside, just before World War II. 13-year-old budding writer Briony discovers her sister’s illicit affair. When she decides to tell, Briony unwittingly puts in motion a chain of events that will change the family’s life for ever. Underneath his sleek rendering of 30s Britain, Joe Wright weaves a powerful tale of bubbling sexual passion and bitter family strife. Based on Ian McEwan’s novel of the same title ?one of the 100 best books of all time according to Time magazine- and featuring breathtaking performances by Keira Knightley and James McAvory, Atonement was selected to open the Venice Film Festival entering the favorites for this year’s Oscar nominations.

Director: Joe Wright
Screenwriter: Christopher Hampton
Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey
Editing: Paul Tothill
Music: Dario Marianelli
Cast: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave

U.K, Color
English / French, 127’
Format: 35mm