Biopic, Drama, Thriller, Women directing
Fred and Rose move to a small Vermont college town in pursuit of a job for Fred. The young couple receives an offer for free room and board from Professor Stanley Hyman, if Rose agrees to spend time cleaning up the home and looking after his wife, acclaimed horror author Shirley Jackson. At first Fred and Rose despise the household of the eccentric couple, but they eventually establish deep bonds with their counterparts, which will test the limits of their young love.
Shirley premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, won the Jury Award for Auteur Filmmaking and features Golden Globe winning Elisabeth Moss and the Golden Globe nominated Michael Stuhlbarg.
“Breathtaking performances” – RogerEbert.com
“A compelling psychodrama” – The Guardian
“Magnificent. Gorgeous” – Entertainment Weekly
Elisabeth Moss
Odessa Young
Michael Stuhlbarg
Director:
Josephine Decker
Script:
Sarah Gubbins, Susan Scarf Merrell
Length:
1h 47m
Original language:
Engelska
Original title:
Shirley
Production year:
2020
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