Cracks (I) (2009)

A look at the lives and relationships among girls at an elite boarding school.

Director:

Jordan Scott

Writers:

Ben Court (screenplay), Caroline Ip (screenplay),

Stars:

Eva Green, Juno Temple, María Valverde

1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Eva Green	...	Miss G
Juno Temple	...	Di
María Valverde	...	Fiamma
Imogen Poots	...	Poppy
Ellie Nunn	...	Lily
Adele McCann	...	Laurel
Zoe Carroll	...	Rosie (as Zoë Carroll)
Clemmie Dugdale	...	Fuzzy
Sinéad Cusack	...	Miss Nieven
Helen Norton	...	Matron
Deirdre Donnelly	...	Miss Lacey
Barbara Adair	...	Miss Cairns
Alistair Rumble	...	Ferry Skipper
Kitty McLaughlin-Dunning	...	Small Dreg
Jonathan White	...	Shopkeeper

Storyline

A look at the lives and relationships among girls at an elite boarding school.

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Plot Keywords:

school | girl | boarding school | homesickness | lesbian interest | 

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Taglines:

Innocence isn't lost. It's taken.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some sexuality, nudity and a disturbing attack

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France] Official site [United Kingdom]

Country:

UK Ireland Spain France Switzerland

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 March 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sedução

Filming Locations:

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$9,467 (USA) (18 March 2011)

Gross:

$17,595 (USA) (1 April 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Antena 3 Films, Element Pictures, Future Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

First and, to date (2009), only joint venture of the Scott clan: Jordan Scott (writer-director) daughter of executive producer Ridley Scott and niece of executive producer Tony Scott.

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Goofs

Miss G. is seen smoking a filtered cigarette, something that was not really available at the time.

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Quotes

Miss G: Girls, we are angels, eagles! To dive is to fly. Set yourself free of the shackles of conformity. Let nothing hold you back except the air itself. You are between heaven and earth. The rules no longer apply.

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Connections

Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.9 (2011)

User Reviews

A Masterpiece

A very nice person suggested me to transcribe, what I actually wrote on boards about this movie, as a review, so here we go. In the first place, I decided that this movie became one of my all-time favourites... and why is that I 'decided'? Because the more I thought of this movie after watching it, the more I liked it. And what I mean by that is, the main reason I loved this film, would probably be because of the feeling it generated on me. It felt like I was reading a book, an actual & good one, you know, because of its twists, its dramatic scenes and the complexity of its characters & emotions.

I liked the way it explores human emotions and relationships but centered in a darker side, let's just say. The dichotomy showed was so well made. It was all so real and so unreal at the same time. Besides, it certainly shows us the thin line that exists between desire and obsession. PLUS, the fact that such things are still going on nowadays, which makes it very realistic.

Even though I do know this movie is in fact based on a book, I can't really comment from that perspective since I didn't read it, but anyway that's not my point here... The way I see it, In my opinion, this film is so smart, intriguing, fascinating and so beautifully executed that not only will stay with you long afterwards but also will make you talk, comment about it with others, you know, and that's just simply the kind of movie I love to watch but unfortunately, there aren't enough films like this.

In addition to that: The cinematography was just... breathtaking. The locations... esthetically pleasing. The soundtrack... impeccable. The wardrobe... simply gorgeous.

And well, what to say about the actings? They were just... impressive, top-notch, especially Eva Green's one, which was jaw-dropping. She literally gave me the chills with her performance. She left me fascinated. That being said, Jordan Scott you are (ei) genius! Needless to say, I'm looking forward to see more of your work.