Klokkenluider[a] is a 2022 British dark comedy film written and directed by Neil Maskell, and starring Amit Shah, Sura Dohnke, Tom Burke, Roger Evans, and Jenna Coleman.

Klokkenluider
Directed byNeil Maskell
Written byNeil Maskell
Produced by
  • Helen Simmons
  • Stephanie Aspin
Starring
CinematographyNick Gillespie
Edited byJason Rayton
Music byAndy Shortwave[1]
Production
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Release dates
  • 9 September 2022 (2022-09-09) (TIFF)
  • 1 September 2023 (2023-09-01) (UK)
Running time
84 minutes[2]
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The film premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on 9 September 2022 as part of series of private screenings for film distributors,[3] and had its first public screening for the 2022 edition of the BFI London Film Festival in October 2022. It was released in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2023.[4]

Cast

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Production

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In February 2021, it was announced that Jenna Coleman and Tom Burke would lead the cast of Klokkenluider, the directorial debut of actor Neil Maskell.[6]

Principal photography in Sussex ran from 28 February to 18 April 2021.[7]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.0/10.[8]

Notes

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  1. ^ The Dutch word Klokkenluider literally translates to "bell ringer" but is used to refer to a whistleblower.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Ide, Wendy (10 October 2022). "'Klokkenluider': London Review". Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Klokkenluider (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Klokkenluider". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  4. ^ Heath, Paul (5 July 2023). "Trailer and release date for Neil Maskell's Klokkenluider revealed". The Hollywood News. Retrieved 18 November 2024. The film lands in UK cinemas on 1st September.
  5. ^ Smith, Anna (11 October 2022). "London Film Festival Review: Neil Maskell's 'Klokkenluider'". Deadline. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  6. ^ Dalton, Ben (19 February 2021). "Jenna Coleman, Tom Burke to lead Neil Maskell's 'Klokkenluider' for UK's Erebus, Rook (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Klokkenluider". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on 14 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Klokkenluider". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 18 November 2024.  
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