Prepare yourself for a heart-wrenching journey through the horrors of World War II in Apple’s highly anticipated drama, ‘Blitz’. The film, directed by Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen, stars Saoirse Ronan as Rita, a mother determined to find her missing son, George (Elliott Heffernan), amidst the relentless Nazi bombing of London.
With the city under constant threat, Rita sends her nine-year-old son to the English countryside for safety. However, George never reaches his destination, leaving Rita frantic in her search. The trailer showcases the raw emotions and desperation of Rita’s journey, with Ronan delivering a powerful performance that captures the fear and uncertainty of a mother facing the unimaginable.
‘Blitz’ features an impressive ensemble cast, including Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Weller, Stephen Graham, Paul Weller, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, CJ Beckford, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman, and Sally Messham. The film is written and directed by McQueen, whose recent works include the critically acclaimed ‘Widows’ (2018), ‘Small Axe’ (2020), and ‘Occupied City’ (2023).
‘Blitz’, produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, Michael Schaefer, Anita Overland, and Adam Somner, is generating significant buzz as a potential Oscar contender. McQueen has a proven track record with the Academy, having won Best Picture for his 2013 film ’12 Years a Slave’.
While many Oscar hopefuls premiered at summer film festivals, ‘Blitz’ will instead make its debut at the BFI London Film Festival on October 9th. It will then serve as the closing film of the New York Film Festival on October 10th. The film will hit select theaters on November 1st, followed by a wider release on Apple TV+ on November 22nd. With its powerful premise, stellar cast, and acclaimed director at the helm, ‘Blitz’ is set to be one of the most talked-about films of the fall season.
