The Blazing World
Synopsis
Ever since Margaret was six years old, she has been haunted by the memory of watching her sister drown during an explosive fight between her parents. As a young woman, she slides further into her twisted inner life, ultimately finding herself on the brink of suicide. Through an epic journey down the smokiest and scariest corridors of her imagination, she tries to exorcise the demons pushing her closer and closer to the edge.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSundance Film Festival (Virtual)
Festival / Special Debut
October 15, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 15, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlson Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlson Young, Pierce Brown
- Original Score
- Isom Innis
- Original Title
- The Blazing World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Greenbelt Films, Tealhouse Entertainment, American Stream Wave, Wavelength
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlson Young
Carlson Young, Pierce Brown
Isom Innis
Shane F. Kelly
James K. Crouch
Elizabeth Avellan, Brinton Bryan, Andrew Carlberg, Britt Hager, Joe Plummer
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Toader
Visual Effects Supervisor
Shane F. Kelly
Director of Photography
Carlson Young
Director
Carlson Young
Writer
Pierce Brown
Writer
Elizabeth Avellan
Producer
Brinton Bryan
Producer
Isom Innis
Original Music Composer
James K. Crouch
Editor
Rodney Becker
Production Design
Juliana Hoffpauir
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blazing World
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What is The Blazing World about?
Ever since Margaret was six years old, she has been haunted by the memory of watching her sister drown during an explosive fight between her parents. As a young woman, she slides further into her twisted inner life, ultimately finding herself on the brink of suicide. Through an epic journey down the smokiest and scariest corridors of her imagination, she tries to exorcise the demons pushing her closer and closer to the edge.
Who directed The Blazing World?
The Blazing World was directed by Carlson Young.
Who stars in The Blazing World?
The principal cast of The Blazing World includes Carlson Young, Udo Kier, Dermot Mulroney, Vinessa Shaw, John Karna.
When was The Blazing World released and how long is it?
The Blazing World was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blazing World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blazing World was composed by Isom Innis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blazing World?
The Blazing World holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).