Mike Leigh and Tender Loving Care Cast Talk Film at Contenders London
Mike Leigh, Kate O'Flynn and Marion Bailey discussed the making of Tender Loving Care at Deadline's Contenders London. The film opens in the U.S. on December 4.
Mike Leigh, Kate O'Flynn and Marion Bailey appeared on stage at Deadline's Contenders London event to discuss the making of Tender Loving Care, according to Deadline. The film is set for a December 4 release in the U.S. via Bleecker Street, with StudioCanal handling the UK release next year.
At the event, Leigh said he never references his past work when developing a new story. He also said his current limited mobility makes working on set harder, but that another film is still possible.
Festival run and awards
Tender Loving Care debuted earlier this year at Telluride before playing San Sebastian. At San Sebastian, the film won the Golden Shell top prize, Best Screenplay, and the Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance for Kate O'Flynn.
Leigh has previously said Tender Loving Care may be his last film project.
Quick answers
When does Tender Loving Care release in the U.S.?
Tender Loving Care is set for a December 4 release in the U.S. via Bleecker Street. StudioCanal will release it in the UK next year.
What awards did Tender Loving Care win at San Sebastian?
At San Sebastian, Tender Loving Care won the Golden Shell top prize, Best Screenplay, and the Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance for Kate O'Flynn.
Will Mike Leigh make another film?
At Deadline's Contenders London, Leigh said his current limited mobility makes working on set harder but that another film is still possible. He has previously said Tender Loving Care may be his last film project.