20th Century Women (HBO)
Exploration of love and identity in 1970s California
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About 20th Century Women (HBO)
Released: 2016
Platform: Max
Rating: R
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Cast
Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Lucas Jade Zumann, Billy Crudup
About 20th Century Women (HBO)
20th Century Women, directed by Mike Mills, is a 2016 film set in the 1970s in Santa Barbara. The movie revolves around a single mother who attempts to raise her son into a good man with the help of two other women. One is a free-spirited artist, and the other is her teenage son's bold, provocative friend.
Making / Production
Mike Mills not only directed the film but also wrote the screenplay. He drew inspiration from his own upbringing and his relationship with his mother. The movie was produced by Annapurna Pictures, Archer Gray Productions, and Modern People.
Actors
- Annette Bening as Dorothea Fields: She plays the headstrong single mother offering audiences an intricate portrayal of maternal love and concern.
- Elle Fanning as Julie: She played the role of the son's friend, contributing to the film with her stirring performance.
- Greta Gerwig as Abbie: She played the role of the free-spirited artist and lodger, bringing to the screen a vibrant and deeply human character.
- Lucas Jade Zumann as Jamie: He delivered a sensitive portrayal of the son caught between different women who are trying to teach him how to be a good man.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The director, Mike Mills, said that the film was a tribute to the women who raised him.
- The film was shot in 49 days.
- Despite playing a 15-year-old, Lucas Jade Zumann was actually 18 during filming.
Awards
The movie was nominated for the Academy Awards in the Best Original Screenplay category. Moreover, Annette Bening's performance earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards.
Quotes
- "I just think having your heart broken is a tremendous way to learn about the world." – Dorothea
- "Wondering if you're happy is a great shortcut to just being depressed." – Dorothea
Music and Soundtrack
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Roger Neill, encompassing a variety of music including punk, classic rock, and pop, reflecting the diverse musical tastes of the time period.
- Many famous bands and artists feature on the soundtrack, including The Buzzcocks, David Bowie, and Fritz Richmond.
About 20th Century Women (HBO)
A single mother enlists two young women to help with her son's upraising amidst the societal changes in the 20th century.
