Ginger & Rosa

About Ginger & Rosa

'Ginger & Rosa' is a 2013 British drama film directed by Sally Potter. The film takes place in 1960s London against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The story revolves around two inseparable best friends, Ginger and Rosa, as they navigate through adolescence and the ups and downs of their intense friendship.

Ginger (Elle Fanning) becomes obsessed with the threat of nuclear apocalypse as political tensions rise, while Rosa (Alice Englert) gravitates more towards boyish interests. Their friendship begins to fracture when Rosa starts an affair with Ginger's father, Roland (Alessandro Nivola). Ginger, torn between her loyalty to Rosa and her anger towards Rosa and her father, finds solace in poetry and political rallies.

Making / Production

The film was written and directed by Sally Potter. It was produced by Christopher Sheppard and Andrew Litvin for Adventure Pictures and was filmed in various locations in England and Denmark.

Actors

• Elle Fanning as Ginger: Fanning gives a deeply sensitive portrayal of her character’s emotional turmoil.
• Alice Englert as Rosa: Englert brilliantly balances Rosa's rebellious nature with her vulnerability.
• Alessandro Nivola as Roland: Nivola's compelling performance delivers a character that is both charismatic and flawed.
• Christina Hendricks as Natalie: Hendricks embodies the role of Ginger's mother with warmth and a deep understanding of her character's struggles.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on 7 September 2012.
• Director Sally Potter is known for writing strong female characters, and Ginger and Rosa are no exceptions.

Awards

In 2013, Elle Fanning, who played Ginger, was nominated for Best Young Actor/Actress at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

Quotes

• "I can't think about the meaning of life straight after breakfast!"
• "We can't just let the world blow itself up."
• "Men always fall for their mothers in the end."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original music was composed by Sally Potter and Fred Frith.
• Notable songs in the film include "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan and "Wild is the Wind" by Nina Simone.