The Seven Faces of Jane
The Seven Faces of Jane is a 2022 American anthology film. The film originates from directors Gillian Jacobs, Ken Jeong, Gia Coppola, Ryan Heffington, Alexandra Cassavetes, Boma Iluma, Julian Acosta, and Alex Takacs. It consists of eight short films, all starring Jacobs as the title character.
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Production company | Super Fab |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
The film premiered at the 2022 Bentonville Film Festival on June 22, 2022.[1] It was released in select theaters and on video on demand on January 13, 2023.[2]
Premise
The anthology film follows Jane, who tumbles through a gauntlet of surreal, beautiful, and heartbreaking adventures, each one more unexpected than the last. While dropping off her daughter at a summer camp for the first time, she encourages her reticent child to engage in new experiences. Jane finds herself heeding her own advice.[3][4]
Cast
- Gillian Jacobs as Jane
- Emanuela Postacchini as Valentina
- Anthony Skordi as Pinky
- Leticia LaBelle as Mom
- Benjamin Hjelm as Cemetery John
- Chido Nwokocha as Tayo
- Sybil Azur
- Daniela Hernandez
- Joel McHale
- Caroline Ducrocq
- Breeda Wool
- Soledad St. Hilaire
- Joni Reiss
Production
Principal photography on the film began on August 25, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][5] Filming concluded on September 8, 2021, over 15 days.[6]
References
- Burton, Carson (June 1, 2022). "The Seven Faces of Jane Premiere Headlines Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival Lineup". Variety. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
- "Gillian Jacobs + Seven Directors in 'The Seven Faces of Jane' Trailer | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. 13 December 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- Mendelsohn, Jon (August 26, 2021). "Gillian Jacobs-Starring Vignette Film 'The Seven Faces of Jane' Begins Filming". Collider. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- Grobar, Matt (August 25, 2021). "'The Seven Faces Of Jane': Roman Coppola Taps Ken Jeong, Gillian Jacobs, Gia Coppola & Five Others To Helm Shorts Making Up Feature-Length Road Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- "The Seven Faces of Jane Begins Principal Photography". Broadway World. August 25, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- Saval, Malina (June 23, 2022). "Experimental Anthology Film 'Seven Faces of Jane' Premieres at Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2022.