Three Thousand Years of Longing
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Directed by | George Miller |
Written by | George Miller |
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Cinematography | John Seale |
Edited by | Margaret Sixel |
Music by | Tom Holkenborg |
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Distributed by | United Artists Releasing |
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Language | English |
Three Thousand Years of Longing is an upcoming epic fantasy romance film written and directed by George Miller.
Premise[]
A scholar, content with life, encounters a Djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Their conversation, in a hotel room in Istanbul, leads to consequences neither would have expected.[1]
Cast[]
Production[]
It was announced in October 2018 that George Miller had set his next directorial effort, which was described as being "epic in scope", and was expected to begin filming in 2019.[2] Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton were announced as being cast the same month.[3]
In a July 2019 interview, Miller stated that pre-production would begin on the film in late 2019, with filming beginning on March 2, 2020 between Australia, Turkey and the United Kingdom.[1][4][5] However it was delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] It began filming in November 2020 in Australia.[7]
Release[]
In May 2020, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquired the distribution rights for the film.[8]
References[]
- ^ a b "Three Thousand Years Of Longing". Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance. January 13, 2020.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (October 25, 2018). "AFM Hot Pic: George Miller To Direct Movie Epic 'Three Thousand Years Of Longing', FilmNation To Launch Sales". Deadline.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 25, 2018). "Idris Elba, Tilda Swinton to Star in George Miller's Epic Love Story 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Thompson, Anne (July 23, 2019). "George Miller Looks Back on 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' and Forward to More Furiosa". Indiewire.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (December 6, 2019). "George Miller On March Start Date For Next Film, More 'Mad Max', Defending Superheroes As Cinema & The Search For Depth That Makes Movies Like 'Fury Road' Unforgettable". Deadline.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy; Tutt, Louise (September 10, 2020). "Cautious industry heads into TIFF with eyes wide open". Screen Daily.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (December 9, 2020). "George Miller's 'Three Thousand Years Of Longing' Underway In Australia; Oscar-Winning DoP John Seale Among 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Team Re-Uniting On Movie". Deadline.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 14, 2020). "MGM Lands North American Rights On George Miller-Directed 'Three Thousand Years Of Longing' With Idris Elba & Tilda Swinton". Deadline.
External links[]
- English-language films
- Upcoming films
- American films
- American epic fantasy films
- American romantic fantasy films
- Australian films
- Australian epic films
- Australian romantic fantasy films
- Films about wish fulfillment
- Films directed by George Miller
- Films produced by George Miller
- Films scored by Junkie XL
- Films set in Istanbul
- Films shot in Australia
- Films with screenplays by George Miller
- Genies in film
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films
- Romantic epic films
- Upcoming English-language films
- Film productions suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic