PREVIEW: The Novice (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan), Amy Forsyth (CODA), Dilone (film debut), Jonathan Cherry (Goon), Kate Drummond (Adam’s Testament), Jeni Ross (Stage Fright), Eve Kanyo (The Sanctuary), Nikki Duval (The Broken Hearts Gallery), Charlotte Ubben (Wildling), Sage Irvine (film debut), Chantelle Bishop (film debut)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Lauren Hadaway (film debut), director, writer, editor; Ryan Hawkins (The Wedding Party), Kari Hollend (The White Dog Sacrifice), Steven Sims (film debut) and Zack Zucker (film debut), producers; Alex Weston (The Farewell), composer; Todd Martin (film debut), cinematographer; Nathan Nugent (Room), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Alex (Fuhrman) is a college freshman who joins her university’s rowing team, and puts herself through an obsessive physical and psychological journey in order to land a spot on the top varsity boat, no matter what the cost…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

The sport of rowing gets its own Black Swan with this dark psychological tale of obsession and perfection, anchored by a steely lead turn by Isabelle Fuhrman.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 1ST APRIL 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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