All articles tagged with #hamnet
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
The BAFTA Film Awards 2026 longlists feature 'One Battle After Another' leading with 16 mentions, followed by 'Hamnet' and 'Sinners' with 14 each, highlighting key contenders across various categories ahead of the awards ceremony in London.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Jane Fonda's passionate endorsement of 'Hamnet' and her presence as a legendary presenter made it the standout moment at the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala, while other winners like Ethan Hawke, Timothée Chalamet, and Adam Sandler also made notable impressions, highlighting the event's role in Oscar campaigning and industry strategy.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Financial Times
Chloé Zhao's film 'Hamnet' is a poetic, meditative adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, focusing on grief, nature, and emotional expression, with Zhao employing mindfulness techniques during production to deepen the storytelling. The film explores Shakespeare's life and loss from the perspective of Agnes Hathaway, emphasizing organic visuals and emotional authenticity, and is poised for awards success.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by BBC
Jessie Buckley stars in the Oscar-tipped film 'Hamnet,' portraying Agnes Shakespeare, exploring her life and the emotional depth of her relationship with her family amid tragedy, directed by Chloé Zhao and based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by The Guardian
The audiobook of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel 'Hamnet' narrates the poignant story of Agnes Hathaway, wife of William Shakespeare, and their grief over their son Hamnet’s death, highlighting themes of love, loss, and family through a sensitive narration by Jessie Buckley.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Chloé Zhao had to drastically change the ending of her film 'Hamnet' after realizing the original concept lacked coherence, leading her to reshoot the final scenes inspired by her emotional state and the music 'On the Nature of Daylight,' ultimately creating a more powerful and cathartic conclusion.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by The Guardian
One Battle After Another leads the London Critics’ Circle film awards nominations with nine, including film of the year, while Hamnet and Sinners follow with eight and seven nominations respectively, highlighting a competitive awards season.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
Chloé Zhao's film 'Hamnet' faced a challenge in crafting its ending, which was resolved through emotional discovery and a symbolic gesture of connection with the audience, culminating in a powerful communal moment that emphasizes love's transformation and the enduring human spirit.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Salon.com
The film 'Hamnet' by Chloé Zhao, based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel, is criticized for its slow pace, emotional manipulation, and lack of depth, focusing heavily on tragedy and grief without exploring characters' nuances, ultimately feeling more like a sentimental tearjerker than a profound portrayal of loss.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Chloé Zhao discusses her experience as a neurodivergent filmmaker, highlighting her heightened sensitivity to dissonance as a 'superpower' that influences her creative process, and shares insights about her films including 'Hamnet' and 'Eternals'.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Chloé Zhao discussed the challenges of Hollywood, the importance of ambiguity in storytelling, and how her neurodivergence is a 'superpower' that influences her creative process, highlighting her recent film 'Hamnet' and her views on storytelling and finance in the film industry.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Chloé Zhao's film 'Hamnet' won the Toronto International Film Festival's Audience Award, a strong predictor for Oscar success, with Zhao making history as the first director to win this award twice. The festival highlighted several notable films, and 'Hamnet' is seen as a potential contender for upcoming awards.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by IndieWire
The 2025 TIFF Awards announced winners, with Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ winning the People’s Choice Award, making her the first filmmaker to win two such awards, highlighting TIFF’s role as an Oscar predictor.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Chloé Zhao, after a four-year hiatus to decompress from intense projects like 'Nomadland' and 'Eternals,' returns to filmmaking with her adaptation of 'Hamnet,' inspired by Maggie O'Farrell's novel. She was drawn to the project after meeting Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, whose chemistry and essence fit her vision. Zhao emphasizes her intuitive storytelling process, her love for festivals, and her excitement for her upcoming projects, including 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
Originally Published 4 months ago — by IndieWire
Chloé Zhao discusses her film 'Hamnet,' emphasizing its depth and maturity, and shares insights into her personal journey and filmmaking approach, highlighting her Oscar prospects.