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2021 · 116 min · R

Spencer

Directed by Pablo Larraín · Drama

Spencer (2021) is a Drama film, directed by Pablo Larraín set in Norfolk during the 1990s, in winter. It runs 116 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a melancholic and tense tone. Themes of identity, isolation, and madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Jonny Greenwood
Cinematography
Claire Mathon
Cast
Kristen StewartTimothy SpallJack NielenFreddie SpryJack FarthingSean HarrisStella GonetRichard Sammel

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Norfolk
Setting
Rural
When
1990s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
IdentityIsolationMadness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
MelancholicTenseSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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