Death of a Superhero

Death of a Superhero

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| Germany, Ireland | 94 MINUTES | English

To the world around him, Donald appears to be a typical teenager. He's moody toward his parents, awkward around girls, and ambivalent about the struggle to fit in at school. But Donald also possesses an extraordinary imagination and a talent for art that sets him apart from his peers. When he is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, Donald retreats into a fantasy world in order to avoid confronting the painful reality of his life. With the help of a compassionate therapist, family and friends who care for him, and a young woman who becomes his first love, Donald decides to take advantage of his remaining days and fight against the sickness that tries to claim his life.

Adapted by Anthony McCarten from his own novel, Ian Fitzgibbon's new film manages to smash every expectation a viewer might have for a film about a kid with cancer. Infused with a biting sense of humor, incredible visual flourishes, and wonderful performances from the cast including Andy Serkis and Thomas Brodie-Sangster, this is a genuinely moving film that leaves a lasting impression.

“In what's shaped up to be a banner year for young actors, Brodie-Sangster rises to the top of the pack." — Andrew Lapin of The Atlantic in Criticwire Survey: The Best Performance of the Year


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Ian Fitzgibbon and Ian Fitzgibbon

Ian FitzGibbon was born in Dublin. He trained as an actor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London and had an extensive acting career on English TV. He began directing 10 years ago, making the short Between Dreams and the features Paths To Freedom and Perrier's Bounty.

Makeup
Louise Myler
Director of Photography
Tom Fahrmann
Editor
Tony Cranstoun
Vfx/Animation Supervisor
Alessandro Cioffi
Associate Producer
Ailish McElmeel, Lukas Batthyany, Tilo Seiffert
Costume Design
Kathy Strachan
Producer
Astrid Kahmke, Philipp Kreuzer, Michael Garland
Co-Producer
Mark Porsche, Michael Coldewey, Christian Sommer
Screenwriter
Anthony McCarten
Casting
Ros Hubbard, Louise Kiely, Siegfried Wagner
Director
Ian Fitzgibbon
Composer
Marius Ruhland
Primary Cast
Andy Serkis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Aisling Loftus, Michael McElhatton, Sharon Horgan, Jessica Schwarz
Production Designer
Mark Geraghty
Executive Producer
Matthias Esche, Jan S. Kaiser, Anthony McCarten, Paul Donovan

Contacts
Press Contact
Jen Holiner
Tribeca Film
Phone: 212 941 2038
jholiner@tribecafilm.com
Sales Agent
Astrid Kahmke
Bavaria Pictures
Phone: 498964992015
astrid.kahmke@bavaria-film.de
Main Contact
Elizabeth Spaulding
Tribeca Enterprises
New York, New York 10013
Phone: 212 941 2422
lspaulding@tribecaenterprises.com
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This film is appropriate for teenagers and up.

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