Tanner Hall (2009)

Tanner Hall is a vivid peek into the private world of an all-girls boarding school. In a cozy, but run-down New England, the knot of adolescent complexity is unraveled through the coming-of-age stories of four teenage girls.

Directors:

Francesca Gregorini, Tatiana von Furstenberg

Writers:

Tatiana von Furstenberg, Francesca Gregorini

Stars:

Rooney Mara, Georgia King, Brie Larson

2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rooney Mara	...	Fernanda
Georgia King	...	Victoria
Brie Larson	...	Kate
Amy Ferguson	...	Lucasta
Tom Everett Scott	...	Gio
Amy Sedaris	...	Mrs. Middlewood
Chris Kattan	...	Mr. Middlewood
Shawn Pyfrom	...	Hank
Ryan Schira	...	Peter
Susan Misner	...	Roxanne (as Susie Misner)
Tara Subkoff	...	Gwen
Annika Peterson	...	Olga
Alaina Lauren Steinberg	...	Margaret (as Alaina Steinberg)
Konstantine Kakanias	...	Mr. Tependris
Lowry Marshall	...	Ms. Wallace

Storyline

Tanner Hall is a vivid peek into the private world of an all-girls boarding school. In a cozy, but run-down New England, the knot of adolescent complexity is unraveled through the coming-of-age stories of four teenage girls.

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Plot Keywords:

female friendship | coming of age | boarding school | friendship | self injury | 

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Taglines:

Lose your way. Find yourself.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content including brief nudity, and some drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 January 2015 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Die Mädchen von Tanner Hall

Filming Locations:

Seaview Terrace, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,803, 9 September 2011, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$5,005, 16 September 2011

Company Credits

Production Co:

Two Prong Lesson

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Rooney Mara was cast in the film, she was still billing herself as "Tricia Mara". It was during the making of "Tanner Hall" that she considered changing her professional name to Rooney Mara, soliciting the advice of the cast and crew. She won a "Rising Star" award at the 2009 Hamptons Film Festival for her role as 'Fernanda'.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Michael Fassbender/Brie Larson/CeeLo Green (2015)

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Soundtracks

Heart
Written by Chris Seligman, Amy Millan, Torquil Campbell, Evan Cranley
Published by Arts & Crafts Music Inc. (SOCAN)
Performed by Stars
Courtesy of Arts & Crafts Productions

User Reviews

Great Debut Film!

I am not a teenage girl but after watching "Tanner Hall" I think I might know what it feels like to be one. The laser-perfect ensemble cast navigates the Terra Incognita of teenage love with rare & effortless authenticity. The look is elegant. The feel is timeless. The lighting is sublime. The shots are considered & appropriate. "Tanner Hall" is a first film & has its faults. But like the intermittent pools of light dappling its dark corridors, the film possesses a rare & uplifting spirit of redemption. Chris Kattan & Amy Sedaris are hilarious! The score is innovative & emotional. "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" Rooney Mara is one of the stars. She's terrific. Great performances all around. Excellent Debut Film!