The Novice (2021)

Directed by

Lauren Hadaway

Genre

drama film, thriller film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 37m

Rated

R

Rating

6.4 of 10 from 217 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A university freshman joins the rowing team and becomes determined to be the best. Her relentless drive pushes her to extremes that affect her body and her relationships.

tenseintenseclaustrophobicobsessivedrivenuncomfortablephysically grueling

What happens

The Novice is a 2021 American psychological sports drama film written and directed by Lauren Hadaway in her feature directorial debut. Starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Charlotte Ubben, Jonathan Cherry, and Kate Drummond, the film follows an obsessive university freshman who joins the rowing team. The Novice had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 13, 2021, where Fuhrman won the Best Actress award. The film was theatrically released in the United States on December 17, 2021, to widespread acclaim, with particular praise for Hadaway's direction. It earned five nominations at the 37th Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Hadaway. The film was shot at Trent University in Ontario, Canada. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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