"Quartet" Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut trailer released (video)  July 3, 2012 - 21:40 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - A first trailer for Dustin Hoffman's directorial debut, "Quartet", has landed online, AceShowbiz said. Featuring a number of acclaimed veteran actors, the promotional video focuses on a group of elderly men who have to deal with a diva wannabe resident in a retirement home for opera singers. Lifelong friends Wilf and Reggie, together with former colleague Cissy, are residents of the Beecham House. Every year on Giuseppe Verdi's birthday, the residents unite to give a concert to raise funds for their home. But when Jean Horton, a former grande dame of the opera fallen on hard times who is also Reggie's ex-wife and the fourth and most celebrated member of their former quartet, moves into the home to everyone's surprise, the plans for this year's concert start to unravel. As old grudges threaten to undermine past glories and theatrical temperaments play havoc with the rehearsal schedule, it becomes apparent that having four of the finest singers in English operatic history under one roof offers no guarantee that the show will go on. Lining up in the cast ensemble of "Quartet" are Billy Connolly as Wilf, Tom Courtenay as Reggie, and Maggie Smith as Jean. Also supporting the dramedy are Ronnie Fox, Pauline Collins, Michael Gambon, Sheridan Smith and Albert Finney. The Weinsten Company has yet to set a U.S. release date for the movie.   Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running”   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
