"Oscar®-worthy performances from Penélope Cruz and Sir Ben Kingsley."
- Jeffrey Lyons, “NBC/LYONS & BAILES REEL TALK”
“Grade: A!”
- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
“‘Cue the Oscar® Buzz!”
- Richard Corliss, Time
ELEGY
Penélope Cruz and Sir Ben Kingsley Star in This Acclaimed, Passionate Drama
On DVD March 17, 2009
Culver City, CA (January 5, 2009) – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release ELEGY on DVD March 17, 2009. Academy Award®-nominee Penélope Cruz* and Academy Award®-winner Sir Ben Kingsley**, head up an all-star cast in this gripping drama from acclaimed director Isabel Coixet (Paris, je t’aime). ELEGY also stars Peter Sarsgaard, Patricia Clarkson, Dennis Hopper and Deborah Harry. DVD special features will include a filmmaker commentary as well as a featurette, and will be available for the suggested retail price of $27.96.
Respected cultural critic and author David Kepesh (Kingsley) is a middle-aged college professor who, for years, has lived in a state of “emancipated manhood.” His romantic conquests are many; his lasting commitments few. But when a stunning young student (Cruz) enters his life, her otherworldly beauty captivates him to the point of obsession. Soon, their erotic relationship evolves into an undying and passionate love in this gripping drama that explores the power of love to blind, reveal and transform.
Elegy is directed by Isabel Coixet (The Secret Life of Words, Paris, je t’aime); screenplay by Nicholas Meyer (The Human Stain) based on the novel by Philip Roth; executive produced by Eric Reid (Traceable); produced by Andre Lamal (The Last Kiss), Gary Lucchesi (Million Dollar Baby) and Tom Rosenberg (Runaway Bride). This film stars Penélope Cruz (Volver, Vicky Cristina Barcelona), Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, House of Sand and Fog), Peter Sarsgaard (Garden State, Jarhead), Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April, The Station Agent), Dennis Hopper (Hoosiers, Speed) and Deborah Harry (My Life Without Me).
Special Features Include:
· “The Poetry of ELEGY” featurette
· Commentary with Writer Nicholas Meyer and Producer Gary Lucchesi
Rating: Rated R for sexuality, nudity and language.
DVD Catalog #: 27439
DVD UPC Code: 0-43396-27439-6
DVD SLP: $27.96
Running Time: Approx. 113 minutes
Order Date: 2/12/09
- Jeffrey Lyons, “NBC/LYONS & BAILES REEL TALK”
“Grade: A!”
- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
“‘Cue the Oscar® Buzz!”
- Richard Corliss, Time
ELEGY
Penélope Cruz and Sir Ben Kingsley Star in This Acclaimed, Passionate Drama
On DVD March 17, 2009
Culver City, CA (January 5, 2009) – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release ELEGY on DVD March 17, 2009. Academy Award®-nominee Penélope Cruz* and Academy Award®-winner Sir Ben Kingsley**, head up an all-star cast in this gripping drama from acclaimed director Isabel Coixet (Paris, je t’aime). ELEGY also stars Peter Sarsgaard, Patricia Clarkson, Dennis Hopper and Deborah Harry. DVD special features will include a filmmaker commentary as well as a featurette, and will be available for the suggested retail price of $27.96.
Respected cultural critic and author David Kepesh (Kingsley) is a middle-aged college professor who, for years, has lived in a state of “emancipated manhood.” His romantic conquests are many; his lasting commitments few. But when a stunning young student (Cruz) enters his life, her otherworldly beauty captivates him to the point of obsession. Soon, their erotic relationship evolves into an undying and passionate love in this gripping drama that explores the power of love to blind, reveal and transform.
Elegy is directed by Isabel Coixet (The Secret Life of Words, Paris, je t’aime); screenplay by Nicholas Meyer (The Human Stain) based on the novel by Philip Roth; executive produced by Eric Reid (Traceable); produced by Andre Lamal (The Last Kiss), Gary Lucchesi (Million Dollar Baby) and Tom Rosenberg (Runaway Bride). This film stars Penélope Cruz (Volver, Vicky Cristina Barcelona), Sir Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, House of Sand and Fog), Peter Sarsgaard (Garden State, Jarhead), Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April, The Station Agent), Dennis Hopper (Hoosiers, Speed) and Deborah Harry (My Life Without Me).
Special Features Include:
· “The Poetry of ELEGY” featurette
· Commentary with Writer Nicholas Meyer and Producer Gary Lucchesi
Rating: Rated R for sexuality, nudity and language.
DVD Catalog #: 27439
DVD UPC Code: 0-43396-27439-6
DVD SLP: $27.96
Running Time: Approx. 113 minutes
Order Date: 2/12/09
