NDH28 with Claire Oakley
NDH was thrilled to speak to director Claire Oakley to discuss her much lauded film Make Up on Sep 3rd 2020.
Claire Oakley's debut feature 'Make Up' was released by Curzon Artificial Eye in July 2020 to critical acclaim. The film stars Bafta-winner Molly Windsor (BBC's 'Three Girls') and was produced by Quiddity Films and iFeatures with the support of the BFI, BBC Films and Creative England.
Claire's four short films have played at more than 50 festivals worldwide and have picked up several prizes internationally. She was chosen as a Screen Star of Tomorrow, 2019 and is a graduate of Torino Film Lab, BFI Network, EIFF Talent Lab and iFeatures. In 2014 she co-founded Cinesisters a peer-to-peer mentoring group for female directors. She is currently developing several feature films and a TV series.
M A K E U P 2020 / 86 mins
When Ruth moves in with her boyfriend on a remote holiday park, tensions rise as she makes an unsettling discovery that lures her into a spiral of obsession. Make Up stars Bafta-winner Molly Windsor (Three Girls, Traces, Cheat) alongside Joseph Quinn (Les Miserables, Howard's End) and Stefanie Martini (Prime Suspect, 1973).
R E V I E W S
⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ "This sexy, eerie Cornish creeper is the British film of 2020 so far." Robbie Collins, THE TELEGRAPH
⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ "One of the best British films of the year, this dark-edged seaside tale box casts a deeply hypnotic spell." TIMEOUT
⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ “It’s a clever and expertly made movie.” Peter Bradshaw, THE GUARDIAN
⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ “An unsettling blend of bleak naturalism and swirling reverie... there are echoes of Don’t Look Now” THE TIMES
⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ "A new British filmmaking talent comes out." LITTLE WHITE LIES
⭑ ⭑ ⭑ ⭑ "A startlingly original debut." EMPIRE MAGAZINE
"A gorgeous and inventive piece of cinema." SIGHT + SOUND
"Strong performances and vivid aesthetic, Oakley has crafted a story which packs an immersive sensory punch." SCREEN DAILY