Three Thousand Years of Longing

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Three Thousand Years of Longing
Directed byGeorge Miller
Written byGeorge Miller
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJohn Seale
Edited byMargaret Sixel
Music byTom Holkenborg
Production
companies
Distributed byUnited Artists Releasing
Countries
  • United States
  • Australia
LanguageEnglish

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[]

  1. ^ a b "Three Thousand Years Of Longing". Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance. January 13, 2020.
  2. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (October 25, 2018). "AFM Hot Pic: George Miller To Direct Movie Epic 'Three Thousand Years Of Longing', FilmNation To Launch Sales". Deadline.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Thompson, Anne (July 23, 2019). "George Miller Looks Back on 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' and Forward to More Furiosa". Indiewire.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Kay, Jeremy; Tutt, Louise (September 10, 2020). "Cautious industry heads into TIFF with eyes wide open". Screen Daily.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.

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