The Human Voice (film)

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The Human Voice
The Human Voice poster.jpeg
Official poster
Directed byPedro Almodóvar
Screenplay byPedro Almodóvar
Based onThe Human Voice
by Jean Cocteau
Produced by
StarringTilda Swinton
CinematographyJosé Luis Alcaine
Edited byTeresa Font
Music byAlberto Iglesias
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • September 3, 2020 (2020-09-03) (Venice)
  • October 21, 2020 (2020-10-21) (Spain)
Running time
30 minutes[2]
Countries
  • Spain
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$204,154[1]

The Human Voice (Spanish: La voz humana) is a 2020 Spanish-American short drama film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar, based upon the play of the same name by Jean Cocteau.[3] It stars Tilda Swinton and is Almodóvar's first movie acted in English.

It had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2020. It was released in Spain on October 21, 2020, by Wanda Films and Avalon.

Cast[]

Production[]

In February 2020, it was announced Tilda Swinton had joined the cast of the film, with Pedro Almodóvar directing from a screenplay he wrote based upon the play of the same name by Jean Cocteau.[4]

Principal photography was set to begin in April 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][6] Principal photography began on 16 July 2020.[7] Production concluded on 27 July 2020.[8]

Release[]

The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2020.[9] Shortly after, Sony Pictures Classics acquired American distribution rights to the film.[10] It also screened at the New York Film Festival on September 24, 2020,[11][12] and at the BFI London Film Festival on October 17, 2020.[13][14] It was released in Spain on October 21, 2020, by Wanda Films and Avalon.[15] Pathé acquired the UK rights to the short film, and released it on May 19, 2021[16] (Originally given a November 7, 2020 release[17]), through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, and was the last film released by Pathé under the current Fox/Disney deal at the time, as the company would sign a new deal with Warner Bros. in June of that year.[18]

Critical reception[]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 97% of 64 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.10/10. The website's consensus reads, "The Human Voice unites Pedro Almodóvar and Tilda Swinton for a short film whose rich rewards are belied by its abbreviated length."[19]

Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian gave the film four stars out of five describing it as "a tale of someone isolated, regretful, anxious, unable to tell whether current arrangements are contingent or permanent, retreating into gestures of self-immolating despair."[20]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "The Human Voice". The Numbers. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "The Human Voice". Venice Film Festival. 3 August 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  3. ^ "'The Human Voice' Summary & Ending, Explained - Distinctively Inviting | DMT". Digital Mafia Talkies. 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  4. ^ Kohn, Eric (9 February 2020). "Pedro Almodóvar Reveals Post-Oscar Plans for New Short Film Starring Tilda Swinton — Exclusive". IndieWire. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  5. ^ Lang, Jamie (10 February 2020). "Pedro Preps Post-Oscars Projects: Almodóvar to Film in English". Variety. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  6. ^ Hopewell, John (30 June 2020). "Pedro Almodovar, Penelope Cruz Look to Team Up on Motherhood-Themed 'Madres Paralelas'". Variety. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  7. ^ Almodóvar, Agustín (16 July 2020). "Pedro Almodóvar,Tilda Swinton, El Deseo , #LaVozHumana . Primer día de rodaje". Twitter. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  8. ^ Almodóvar, Agustín (27 July 2020). "We happily finished filming #lavozhumana , #TheHumanVoice . Pedro and Tilda, hand in hand, have given us a wonderful experience for the entire team. Mr Covid wasn't here.Thank you for not passing by". Twitter. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  9. ^ "TWO FILMS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE LINE-UP OF THE 77TH VENICE FILM FESTIVAL". Venice Film Festival. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  10. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 23, 2020). "Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Pedro Almodovar New York Film Festival Short 'The Human Voice'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
  11. ^ Welk, Brian (August 27, 2020). "Sofia Coppola's 'On the Rocks,' Pedro Almodovar's 'The Human Voice' and Orson Welles Doc Added to NYFF Lineup". TheWrap. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  12. ^ "NYFF58 Schedule: Drive-Ins and Virtual". New York Film Festival. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  13. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (September 24, 2020). "BFI London Film Festival Adds Pedro Almodovar, Steve McQueen Titles". Variety. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  14. ^ "The Human Voice". BFI London Film Festival. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  15. ^ "The Human Voice". Wanda Films. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  16. ^ "Pathe UK".
  17. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2020-10-15). "Pedro Almodovar's 'The Human Voice' Gets U.K. Release From Pathé – Global Bulletin". Variety. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  18. ^ Yossman, K. J. (2021-06-07). "Warner Bros, Pathé Strike U.K. Distribution Deal". Variety. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  19. ^ "The Human Voice (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  20. ^ Bradshaw, Peter (13 May 2021). "The Human Voice review - Tilda Swinton on the verge in Almodóver's tale of despair". The Guardian.

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