A new film by Sophie Fiennes and Cheek by Jowl

 

“Describing an actor’s process is notoriously tricky; ACTING instantly soars to the top of the class”

 

In the summer of 2021, Cheek By Jowl joined forces with filmmaker Sophie Fiennes to create the first in-depth documentation of Cheek By Jowl’s unique process and philosophy. The end result is a richly detailed and thrilling celebration of our Artistic Directors’ vital method of creating theatre.

 

Using four key scenes and several soliloquies from Macbeth, Declan and Nick worked with eight actors over two weeks in Twyford Abbey, a derelict mansion on the outskirts of London. Sophie Fiennes operated as a single shooter with the camera harnessed to her body, offering audiences immersive and privileged access into our Artistic Directors’ work.

 

After receiving its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), ACTING will receive its international premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) this November.