The Muse
Synopsis
Legend has it that if a human man falls in love with a mermaid she will grow legs; legs that will, if she so desires, carry her far, far away from the very man she cast her watery spell upon... But what becomes of the human man, when her spell remains but she is gone? Edward Dunstan (Ben Whishaw) is a photographer and filmmaker obsessed by his muse (Kristen McMenamy). Blinded by his all-consuming passion and perfectionism, he was unable to see her as she was and so, she has left him. All that remains are his photographs and film of her that he has running on a loop. Only now does he understand what she endured. There is nothing left for him but to become both artist and muse…
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Mia Bays, Simone Glover, Tim Walker
- Original Title
- The Muse
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Missing in Action Films, BBC Film, We Are Colony, Tim Walker Studio, Pulse Films, Moving Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Walker
Mia Bays, Simone Glover, Tim Walker
James Henry
Cinzia Baldessari
Mia Bays, Edwin Elkington, Christine Langan, Nichola Martin, Sarah Tierney
Department Leadership Roster
Cinzia Baldessari
Editor
Mia Bays
Writer
Simone Glover
Writer
Mia Bays
Producer
James Henry
Director of Photography
Edwin Elkington
Producer
Tim Walker
Director
Tim Walker
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Muse about?
Legend has it that if a human man falls in love with a mermaid she will grow legs; legs that will, if she so desires, carry her far, far away from the very man she cast her watery spell upon... But what becomes of the human man, when her spell remains but she is gone? Edward Dunstan (Ben Whishaw) is a photographer and filmmaker obsessed by his muse (Kristen McMenamy). Blinded by his all-consuming passion and perfectionism, he was unable to see her as she was and so, she has left him. All that remains are his photographs and film of her that he has running on a loop. Only now does he understand what she endured. There is nothing left for him but to become both artist and muse…
Who directed The Muse?
The Muse was directed by Tim Walker.
Who stars in The Muse?
The principal cast of The Muse includes Ben Whishaw, Kristen McMenamy.
When was The Muse released and how long is it?
The Muse was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Muse?
The Muse holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).