The Zookeeper's Wife (film)
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| Directed by | Niki Caro |
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| Written by | Angela Workman |
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The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman |
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| Music by | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Cinematography | Andrij Parekh |
| Edited by | David Coulson |
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| Distributed by | Focus Features |
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| Language | English |
The Zookeeper's Wife is an upcoming 2017 British-American war drama film directed by Niki Caro and written by Angela Workman, based on the non-fiction book of same name by Diane Ackerman. The film stars Jessica Chastain, Johan Heldenbergh, Michael McElhatton, and Daniel Brühl.
The film is scheduled to be released on March 31, 2017, by Focus Features.
Plot
A true story about the Warsaw Zoo keepers couple Jan and Antonina Żabiński, who saved many human and animal lives during World War II by hiding them in animal cages.[1]
Cast
- Jessica Chastain as Antonina Żabińska[2]
- Johan Heldenbergh as Jan Żabiński[3]
- Daniel Brühl as Lutz Heck[3]
- Michael McElhatton as Jerzyk[4]
- Iddo Goldberg as Maurycy Fraenkel[4]
- Shira Haas as Urszula[4]
- Efrat Dor as Magda Gross[4]
- Val Maloku as Ryszard Żabiński
- Tim Radford as Young Ryszard Żabiński
- Anna Rust[5] as The Zebra Woman
- Goran Kostić[4]
Production
In September 2010, it was announced that Angela Workman was adapting the Diane Ackerman's non-fiction book The Zookeeper's Wife.[6] On April 30, 2013 Jessica Chastain attached to play the titular role as Antonina Żabińska in the film, while Niki Caro signed on to direct the film.[2] On August 24, 2015, Focus Features acquired the US rights to the film and Daniel Brühl and Johan Heldenbergh signed on to star in the film.[3]
Filming
Filming began on the animals to be used in the film on September 9, 2015, but the actual principal photography with actors began on September 29, 2015, in Prague, Czech Republic.[1][7][8] Suzie Davies would serve as the production designer, Andrij Parekh as the director of photography, Bina Daigeler as the costume designer.[4] Filming ended on November 29, 2015.[9]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released on March 31, 2017.[10]
References
- 1 2 "The Zookeeper's Wife Starring Jessica Chastain and Daniel Brühl to Shoot in Prague". filmneweurope.com. September 11, 2015. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
- 1 2 Kit, Borys (April 30, 2013). "Jessica Chastain Attached to Star in 'The Zookeeper's Wife' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Sneider, Jeff (August 24, 2015). "Daniel Bruhl to Star in 'The Zookeeper's Wife' With Jessica Chastain (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Evry, Max (October 19, 2015). "Jessica Chastain Begins Production in Prague on The Zookeeper's Wife". comingsoon.net. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- ↑ Caro, Niki (2017-03-31), The Zookeeper's Wife, retrieved 2016-11-17
- ↑ Alan Orange, B. (September 22, 2010). "Angela Workman Adapting 'The Zookeeper's Wife'". movieweb.com. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
- ↑ Daniels, Nia (September 9, 2015). "Jessica Chastain and Daniel Brühl film in Czech Republic". kftv.com. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set for 10/2/15: Renee Zellweger Starts on 'Bridget Jones' Baby', Clint Eastwood Rolls Cameras on Tom Hanks Starrer 'Sully'". ssninsider.com. October 2, 2015. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set for 12/4/15: Gal Gadot Grabs Her Lasso for 'Wonder Woman', Brad Pitt Wraps 'War Machine', 'Resident Evil' Team Finish Final Chapter". SSN Insider. December 4, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ "The Zookeepers Wife". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 19, 2016.