ELSINORE
Fiction Shortlist 2027
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1h 51m
ELSINORE
United Kingdom
2026 | 111 min. | Fiction
The deeply emotional and inspirational true story of Ian Charleson, a gifted actor whose greatest challenge becomes his greatest triumph. Facing his own mortality with unflinching honesty, wit, and grace, Charleson delivers a courageous performance that becomes a source of healing and inspiration for those around him.
Directed by: Simon Stone
Written by: Stephen Beresford
Produced by: Andrea Occhipinti, Gabrielle Tana, Pete Shilaimon, Mickey Liddell, Stefano Massenzi, Carolyn Marks Blackwood, Andrew Scott, Claudia Cimmino, Meg Clarke
Cinematography: Mike Eley
Editing: Valerio Bonelli
Production Design: Helen Scott
Costume Design: Mel Page
Make-Up & Hair: Nadia Stacey
Original Score: Stefan Gregory
Sound: Danny Sheehan, Rashad Hall-Heinz, Paul Cotterell, Paul Carter
Visual Effects: Karthik Kumar, John Hardwick
Casting: Jessica Ronane
Cast: Andrew Scott (Ian Charleson), Billie Pipper (Pasty), Olivia Colman (Dr Margaret Johnson), Johnny Flynn (Richard Eyre), Luke Thompson (Georgie), David Dawson (Derek Jarman)
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