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My Week with Marilyn
NameMy Week with Marilyn
CaptionTheatrical release poster
DirectorSimon Curtis
ProducerDavid Parfitt, Harvey Weinstein, Colin Vaines
WriterAdrian Hodges
Based onThe Prince, the Showgirl and Me and My Week with Marilyn, Colin Clark
StarringMichelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh, Julia Ormond, Dominic Cooper, Emma Watson, Judi Dench, Dougray Scott
MusicConrad Pope, Alexandre Desplat
CinematographyBen Smithard
EditingAdam Recht
StudioThe Weinstein Company, BBC Films, LipSync Productions
DistributorEntertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom), The Weinstein Company (United States)
Released2011, 10, 9, New York Film Festival, 2011, 11, 4, United Kingdom, 2011, 11, 23, United States
Runtime99 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom, United States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$6.4 million
Gross$35.1 million

My Week with Marilyn is a 2011 biographical drama film directed by Simon Curtis and written by Adrian Hodges. It is based on two memoirs by Colin Clark, chronicling the production of the 1957 film The Prince and the Showgirl and his brief, personal relationship with its star, Marilyn Monroe. The film features an ensemble cast led by Michelle Williams as Monroe and Eddie Redmayne as Clark, exploring the contrast between Monroe's iconic public persona and her vulnerable private self during a fraught period in London.

Plot

In 1956, aspiring filmmaker Colin Clark secures a lowly position on the set of The Prince and the Showgirl at Pinewood Studios. The film stars Marilyn Monroe and is directed by and co-stars Laurence Olivier. Clark witnesses the intense friction between Olivier, who demands professional discipline, and Monroe, who is plagued by insecurity and reliant on her Actors Studio coach, Paula Strasberg. As production stalls, Monroe's marriage to Arthur Miller deteriorates. She briefly escapes the pressure by spending a spontaneous, intimate week with Clark, touring Windsor Castle and enjoying a rare moment of normalcy. The interlude ends as Monroe returns to her husband and the film's completion, leaving Clark with a transformative memory.

Cast

* Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe * Eddie Redmayne as Colin Clark * Kenneth Branagh as Laurence Olivier * Julia Ormond as Vivien Leigh * Dominic Cooper as Milton H. Greene * Emma Watson as Lucy * Judi Dench as Dame Sybil Thorndike * Dougray Scott as Arthur Miller * Zoë Wanamaker as Paula Strasberg * Philip Jackson as Roger Smith * Geraldine Somerville as Lady Jane Clark * Michael Kitchen as Sir Hugh Perceval * Miranda Raison as Vanessa Redgrave * Karl Moffatt as Colin Clark's Father

Production

The screenplay by Adrian Hodges adapts Colin Clark's books The Prince, the Showgirl and Me and My Week with Marilyn. Simon Curtis directed, with David Parfitt and Harvey Weinstein producing for The Weinstein Company and BBC Films. Principal photography occurred in the United Kingdom, utilizing locations such as Pinewood Studios, where the original film was shot, and Windsor Castle. Michelle Williams undertook extensive preparation to portray Marilyn Monroe, studying her mannerisms, voice, and psychological state. The score was composed by Alexandre Desplat and Conrad Pope.

Release

My Week with Marilyn premiered on October 9, 2011, at the New York Film Festival. It was released theatrically in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2011, by Entertainment Film Distributors, and in the United States on November 23, 2011, by The Weinstein Company. The film's marketing highlighted Michelle Williams's performance and its behind-the-scenes look at a classic Hollywood production.

Reception

The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who particularly praised the lead performances. Michelle Williams's portrayal of Marilyn Monroe was widely acclaimed for its nuance and emotional depth, with many noting her capture of Monroe's vulnerability. Kenneth Branagh's performance as Laurence Olivier also earned significant praise. Some criticism was directed at the film's conventional narrative structure. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a certification of "Fresh." Commercially, it was a success, grossing $35.1 million globally against a $6.4 million budget.

Accolades

The film and its cast received numerous award nominations, most notably in the acting categories. Michelle Williams was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama. Kenneth Branagh received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. The film itself was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best British Film. Judi Dench was nominated for a British Independent Film Award.

Category:2011 films Category:British biographical drama films Category:Films about Marilyn Monroe Category:Films based on biographies Category:Films set in London