Angelina JolieandBrad Pittshare the big screen for the first time since 2005’sMr. and Mrs. Smithin the trailer forBy the Sea. We haven’t heard much about this drama since thefirst look photodebuted back in September, but today we finally get to see some footage from this drama, which Angelina Jolie also wrote and directed. Universal Pictures has set a November 13 release date forBy the Sea.
By the Seafollows an American writer named Roland (Brad Pitt) and his wife, Vanessa (Angelina Jolie), who arrive in a tranquil and picturesque seaside resort in 1970s France, their marriage in apparent crisis. As they spend time with fellow travelers, including young newlyweds Lea (Mélanie Laurent) and François (Melvil Poupaud) and village locals Michel (Niels Arestrup) and Patrice (Richard Bohringer), the couple begins to come to terms with unresolved issues in their own lives. The supporting cast includesSarah Naudi,George Camilleri, Anna Cachia and Frédéric Dessains.
By the Seawill go up against Warner Bros.‘true storydramaThe 33and Paramount’shorror movieprequelRingson November 13. The project marksAngelina Jolie’s third directorial effort, following 2011’sIn the Land of Blood and Honeyand last year’sUnbroken. The November 13 release date could make it a prime contender for awards season consideration, but we’ll have to wait and see how critics and audiences alike respond to the drama.
Angelina Jolieis joined behind the scenes by cinematographer Christian Berger (The White Ribbon), who used his Cine Reflect Lighting System to shoot the film. The crew also includes production designer Jon Hutman (Unbroken), editor Patricia Rommel (The Lives of Others) and costume designer Ellen Mirojnick (Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps).Brad Pittalso serves as a producer alongsideAngelina Jolie, with Chris Brigham (Inception), Holly Goline (Unbroken) and Michael Vieira (Unbroken) serving as executive producers.
Angelina Joliehas been reportedly eyed by Marvel to directCaptain Marvel, but it isn’t known yet if she will take the job. Her next directorial project is entitledAfrica, whichBrad Pittis also set to star in. Do you thinkBy the Seahas a shot at picking up any Academy Award nominations after its theatrical release in November? Let us know what you think after checking out the trailer.
