Breaking the Stargazing Ceiling: A Dive into the Unromantic Comedy of Virginia Woolfs Night & Day

Title: Virginia Woolfs Night & Day

Type: Feature Film

Content: 08-29-24 ASTERISK FILMS // WOOLF COMEDY PRODUCTIONS LTD

Regina House, 124 Finchley Road, London NW3 5JS United Kingdom
STATUS: Fall 2024 LOCATION: Newcastle, England – Cologne, Germany

PRODUCER: Christopher Figg – Meg Thomson – Katie Holly – Evan Horan – Philipp Steffens – Julie Link – Jon Gosier – Heinz Laun – Konstantin Korenchuk
WRITER/PRODUCER: Justine Waddell
DIRECTOR: Tina Gharavi

CAST: Haley Bennett – Elyas M’Barek – Timothy Spall – Jack Whitehall – Lily Allen – Misia Butler – Jennifer Saunders – Erika Linder – Sally Phillips

FILMING LOCATIONS: PICCADILLY PICTURES 33 St James Square, London SW1Y 4JS +44 2037095025

KEEPER PICTURES 15 Whitefriars, Peter Row, Dublin D02 DK46 Ireland +353 1 478 9404

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GLISK Lindenstrasse 15, 50674 Köln | FILMHEDGE

FÍS ÉIREANN / SCREEN IRELAND Queensgate, 23 Dock Road, Galway, Ireland +353 91 561 398

WESTEND FILMS 99 Kenton Road, Harrow, London HA3 0AN UK +44 20 7494 8300

DESCRIPTION: Set in an era when glass ceilings were made of concrete, Bennett will play Katharine Hilbery — one woman who insisted on reaching for the stars. Based on what has been called Virginia Woolf’s funniest novel, Night and Day is an “unromantic comedy” about a passionate astronomer who does everything she can to avoid romantic love and marriage. Contemporary in tone, the story of Katharine’s bold challenge to the Edwardian patriarchy is set against the backdrop of the suffragette movement and advances in science and technology, at the turn of the 20th century.

A Daring Tale of Feminism and Astronomy: Virginia Woolf’s “Night and Day”

Coming to screens in fall 2024, “Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day” is an upcoming production from ASTERISK FILMS in partnership with WOOLF COMEDY PRODUCTIONS LTD. This distinctively narrated film continues to incite anticipation and curiosity among cinema enthusiasts worldwide. Paralleled with the thrills of the turn of the 20th century, it emphasizes the suffragette movement, the advances in science and technology, coupled with the cheeky wit one would expect from Virginia Woolf’s funniest novel.

Set in the engaging cities of Newcastle, England, and Cologne, Germany, the project boasts an array of top-notch producers, including industry giants like Christopher Figg and Meg Thomson. Directed by the talented Tina Gharavi, and brought to life by an excellently selected cast featuring Haley Bennett, Elyas M’Barek, Timothy Spall, and Lily Allen, among others.

The film tells the story of a woman battling concrete glass ceilings. Haley Bennett takes center stage as Katharine Hilbery, a passionate astronomer who goes against the grain to challenge the Edwardian patriarchy. Significantly termed as an “unromantic comedy,” Katharine’s exploits document her quest to avoid the traditional notions of romantic love and marriage. Her story is a testament to the power and determination of women during an era of radical change.

“Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day” is a cinematic painting of a powerful narrative, shedding light on the fight for gender equality through the lens of a woman seeking her place among the stars. As Woolf’s funniest novel takes on a new life on screen, expect this adaptation to marry humor and drama in a way that is sure to leave audiences both educated and entertained.