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A Private War 2018
A 2018 American biographical war drama film, A Private War stars Rosamund Pike as journalist Marie Colvin. The movie was directed by Matthew Heineman and written by Arash Amel. It is based on the 2012 Vanity Fair article "Marie Colvin’s Private War" by Marie Brenner. Supporting roles are played by Jamie Dornan, Tom Hollander, and Stanley Tucci. The film premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival and opened in the United States on November 2, 2018. Critics responded positively, particularly praising Pike's acting. At the 76th Golden Globe Awards, it received nods for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama (Pike) and Best Original Song ("Requiem for A Private War"). Director Matthew Heineman was also nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement of a First Time Feature Film Director from the Directors Guild of America.
Cast
- Rosamund PikeMarie Colvin
- Jamie Dornan[[Paul Conroy
- Tom HollanderSean Ryan
- Nikki Amuka-BirdRita Williams
- Faye MarsayKate Richardson
- Greg WiseProfessor David Irens
- Corey JohnsonNorm Coburn
- Stanley TucciTony Shaw
- Fady ElsayedMourad
Crew
- Director
- Matthew Heineman
- Writer
- Arash Amel
- Producer
- Matthew George, Matthew Heineman, Basil Iwanyk, Marissa McMahon, Charlize Theron
- Cinematography
- Robert Richardson
- Editing
- Nick Fenton
- Music
- H. Scott Salinas
Details
- Production
- Acacia Filmed Entertainment, Denver and Delilah Productions, LB Entertainment, Savvy Media Holdings, The Fyzz Facility, Thunder Road Pictures
- Distributor
- Aviron Pictures
- Budget
- $18.8 million
- Box office
- $3.9 million
