Lenny Abrahamson’s highly anticipated fifth feature film ‘Room’ has been selected to open the 37th Annual Aspen Filmfest, scheduled to run from September 25-30.
The drama, which is based on Emma Donoghue’s best-selling novel of the same name, has not screened at any festivals yet but is also scheduled to screen at Toronto (September 10-20) next month before going on limited release on October 16th.
Speaking about ‘Room’s selection as the opening film at this year’s Aspen Filmfest, Aspen Film Executive Director John Thew said: “"Aspen Film is honored to open our 37th Aspen Filmfest with such an anticipated title. ‘Room’ is sure to set the stage for our forthcoming impressive and diverse program."
Produced by Element Pictures and No Trace Camping with funding from the Irish Film Board, ‘Room’ is told through the eyes of a five year old who is held captive in a room along with his mother. The film stars Brie Larson, William H. Macy and Jacob Tremblay. Earlier this year, Filmnation Entertainment sold out all international rights to the film.
‘Room’ is directed by Lenny Abrahamson with Emma Donoghue adapting the screenplay from her own novel. The film was post-produced at Screen Scene in Dublin. The creative team includes Abrahamson’s regular collaborators, editor Nathan Nugent (‘Frank’) and composer Stephen Rennicks (also ‘Frank’).
