“Emma Corrin and Maika Monroe Shine in This Joyous and Exquisitely Composed Feminist Fable” – Leila Latif, IndieWire
“It’s a fairy tale like no other, boldly queer and unapologetically feminist, a cinematic feast of humor, emotion, and rebellion.” - Mia Pflüger, Next Best Picture
“It has tongue-in-cheek fun turning a traditional type of fairytale on its head with flair and wit.” - Tori Brazier, metro.co.uk
Opens December 5 | Director Julia Jackman’s queer, feminist fantasy-fable is an adaptation of Isabel Greenberg’s 2016 graphic novel The One Hundred Nights of Hero, which in turn is inspired by the classic Middle Eastern folktale collection One Thousand and One Nights. Jackman’s film, visually sumptuous and maintaining an independent spirit, is set in a mythical fantasy world where patriarchy is law and the people worship a Birdman god. Young bride Cherry (Maika Monroe, IT FOLLOWS, LONGLEGS) can’t understand why her husband hasn’t consummated their marriage, as the law stipulates a harsh penalty for wives who don’t produce children. When dashing young houseguest Manfred (Nicholas Galitzine, BOTTOMS) arrives, and Cherry’s husband conveniently leaves on business, tensions grow as the newcomer attempts to seduce the childless newlywed, even as her maid Hero (Emma Corrin, NOSFERATU) runs interference with her Scheherazade storytelling. 100 NIGHTS OF HERO is a playful and winking exploration of repression and freedom that deftly balances its wry comedy and more serious themes. The cast also includes Amir El-Masry, Charli XCX, Richard E. Grant, and Felicity Jones. (Patrick Friel)
Awards & Nominations
Selection - International Critics' Week at the Venice International Film Festival
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