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WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY
STARRING
Molly Windsor, Stefanie Martini, Joseph Quinn
The debut film from writer-director Claire Oakley, 'Make Up' is an atmospheric and boldly original vision of personal evolution set on a remote holiday park. 18-year-old Ruth moves in with her boyfriend and makes an unsettling discovery that lures her into a spiral of obsession.
REVIEWS
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "British film of 2020 so far." Robbie Collins, THE TELEGRAPH
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ "Casts a deeply hypnotic spell." TIMEOUT
⭑⭑⭑⭑ “It’s a clever and expertly made movie.” Peter Bradshaw, THE GUARDIAN
⭑⭑⭑⭑ “Bleak naturalism and swirling reverie... echoes of Don’t Look Now” THE TIMES
⭑⭑⭑⭑ “A bold, impressive movie.” FINANCIAL TIMES
⭑⭑⭑⭑ “Oakley’s film really does point towards a grand future.” IRISH TIMES
⭑⭑⭑⭑ "A new British filmmaking talent comes out." LITTLE WHITE LIES
⭑⭑⭑⭑ "A startlingly original debut." EMPIRE MAGAZINE
⭑⭑⭑⭑ "Brilliantly confounds expectations, a visionary new talent to watch" METRO
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ “A masterful, unsettling and beautifully constructed gem” NME
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ “A creepy, enthralling, atmospheric coming of age thriller.” DIGITAL SPY
"Claire Oakley demonstrates admirable control" NEW YORK TIMES
"It’s an insightful, deeply felt film" LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Oakley teases with De Palma-like suggestions" HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
"A gorgeous and inventive piece of cinema." SIGHT + SOUND
"Strong performances, vivid aesthetic, an immersive sensory punch." SCREEN DAILY
PRODUCED BY
Emily Morgan
EXEC PRODUCED BY
Quiddity Films, iFeatures, BBC Films, BFI, Creative England
RELEASE DATE
2020
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