SHAME
Year: 2011
USA: Fox Searchlight
UK: Momentum Theatrical
Cast: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie, Amy Hargreaves, Alex Manette, Hannah Ware, Elizabeth Masucci, Rachel Farrar, Loren Omer, Lucy Walters, Anna Rose Hopkins, Mari-Ange Ramirez,
Director: Steve McQueen
Country: UK
USA & UK: 101 mins
USA Rated: NC-17 for some explicit sexual content
UK Certificate: 18 contains strong sex and sex references
USA Release Date: 2 December 2011 (Limited Release)
UK Release Date: 13 January 2012
Synopsis
Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a 30-something man living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life. After his wayward younger sister (Carey Mulligan) moves into his apartment, Brandon's world spirals out of control. From BAFTA award winning director Steve McQueen (HUNGER), SHAME is a compelling and timely examination of the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences that shape us.
Produced by Iain Canning and Emile Sherman (THE KING'S SPEECH), SHAME will receive its world premiere, playing in competition, at the Venice International Film Festival and also feature at the Toronto International Film Festival this September.