Earwig
Synopsis
Somewhere in Europe, mid-20th century. Albert is employed to look after Mia, a girl with teeth of ice. Mia never leaves their apartment, where the shutters are always closed. The telephone rings regularly and the Master enquires after Mia's wellbeing. Until the day Albert is instructed that he must prepare the child to leave.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 122 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 15, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 18, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucile Hadžihalilović
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoff Cox, Lucile Hadžihalilović
- Original Score
- Nicolas Becker, Augustin Viard, Warren Ellis
- Original Title
- Earwig
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Petit Film, Frakas Productions, Film4 Productions, Anti-Worlds
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucile Hadžihalilović
Geoff Cox, Lucile Hadžihalilović, Brian Catling
Nicolas Becker, Augustin Viard, Warren Ellis
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Adam Finch
Amélie Jacquis, Christophe Hollebeke, Andrew Starke, Jean des Forêts
Department Leadership Roster
Geoff Cox
Screenplay
Lucile Hadžihalilović
Screenplay
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Director of Photography
Adam Finch
Editor
Jackye Fauconnier
Costume Design
Amélie Jacquis
Producer
Julia Irribarria
Production Design
Nicolas Becker
Original Music Composer
Augustin Viard
Original Music Composer
Warren Ellis
Original Music Composer
Murray Barber
Visual Effects Supervisor
Olivier Bisback
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Starke
Producer
Jean des Forêts
Producer
Lucile Hadžihalilović
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Earwig
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What is Earwig about?
Somewhere in Europe, mid-20th century. Albert is employed to look after Mia, a girl with teeth of ice. Mia never leaves their apartment, where the shutters are always closed. The telephone rings regularly and the Master enquires after Mia's wellbeing. Until the day Albert is instructed that he must prepare the child to leave.
Who directed Earwig?
Earwig was directed by Lucile Hadžihalilović.
Who stars in Earwig?
The principal cast of Earwig includes Paul Hilton, Romane Hemelaers, Romola Garai, Alex Lawther, Peter van den Begin.
When was Earwig released and how long is it?
Earwig was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Earwig?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Earwig was composed by Nicolas Becker, Augustin Viard, Warren Ellis.
Is Earwig based on a book or true story?
Earwig is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brian Catling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Earwig?
Earwig holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).