1.11.24 - Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ opens today
Steve McQueen’s Blitz opens today in selected theatres, and will be available to stream on Apple TV+ from 22 November.
In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on a journey back home as Rita searches for him. With a cast including newcomer Elliott Heffernan as ‘George’, Saoirse Ronan, Paul Weller and Harris Dickinson.
For Blitz, McQueen reunites with production designer Adam Stockhausen (12 Years a Slave, Widows), costume designer Jacqueline Durran (Small Axe), and composer Hans Zimmer (12 Years a Slave), with cinematographer Yorick Le Saux (Little Women) and makeup designer Naomi Donne (No Time to Die). Further information
In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on a journey back home as Rita searches for him. With a cast including newcomer Elliott Heffernan as ‘George’, Saoirse Ronan, Paul Weller and Harris Dickinson.
For Blitz, McQueen reunites with production designer Adam Stockhausen (12 Years a Slave, Widows), costume designer Jacqueline Durran (Small Axe), and composer Hans Zimmer (12 Years a Slave), with cinematographer Yorick Le Saux (Little Women) and makeup designer Naomi Donne (No Time to Die). Further information