A Banquet
“Family or famine.”
Synopsis
Widowed mother Holly is radically tested when her teenage daughter Betsey experiences a profound enlightenment and insists that her body is no longer her own, but in service to a higher power. Bound to her newfound faith, Betsey refuses to eat but loses no weight. In an agonizing dilemma, torn between love and fear, Holly is forced to confront the boundaries of her own beliefs.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 18, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 18, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruth Paxton
- Screenplay & Story
- Justin Bull
- Original Score
- CJ Mirra
- Original Title
- A Banquet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Riverstone Pictures, Reliance Entertainment Productions 8, Tea Shop & Film Company, HanWay Films, Creativity Capital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruth Paxton
Justin Bull
CJ Mirra
David Liddell
Matyas Fekete
Nik Bower, James Harris, Laure Vaysse, Leonora Darby, Mark Lane
Department Leadership Roster
Nik Bower
Producer
James Harris
Producer
Laure Vaysse
Producer
Leonora Darby
Producer
Mark Lane
Producer
Sofia Stocco
Production Design
David Liddell
Director of Photography
Justin Bull
Writer
Ruth Paxton
Director
Matyas Fekete
Editor
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Banquet
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What is A Banquet about?
Widowed mother Holly is radically tested when her teenage daughter Betsey experiences a profound enlightenment and insists that her body is no longer her own, but in service to a higher power. Bound to her newfound faith, Betsey refuses to eat but loses no weight. In an agonizing dilemma, torn between love and fear, Holly is forced to confront the boundaries of her own beliefs.
Who directed A Banquet?
A Banquet was directed by Ruth Paxton.
Who stars in A Banquet?
The principal cast of A Banquet includes Sienna Guillory, Jessica Alexander, Ruby Stokes, Lindsay Duncan, Kaine Zajaz.
When was A Banquet released and how long is it?
A Banquet was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for A Banquet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Banquet was composed by CJ Mirra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Banquet?
A Banquet holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).