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Release of drama film Onwards and Sideways

Overview

The BBC drama ‘Onwards and Sideways’, directed by John Madden and written by Paul Mayhew-Archer, follows the developing friendship between two strangers, Tony and Emma, after they receive simultaneous Parkinson’s disease diagnoses.

Following the release of an official trailer, the film is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13. Cast members Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans have emphasized the importance of an accurate portrayal of the condition, aiming to avoid “a ridiculous or insulting depiction of the disease.”

Entities

Rhys Ifans · Laura Linney · John Madden · BBC · Paul Mayhew-Archer

Timeline

  1. about 9 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    John Madden’s ‘Onwards and Sideways’ to premiere at TIFF

    John Madden’s film ‘Onwards and Sideways’, starring Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans, premieres at TIFF, exploring the lives of two strangers connected by a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney star in new drama Onwards and Sideways

    The BBC has released a trailer for ‘Onwards and Sideways’, a drama starring Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney about two people navigating life after a Parkinson’s diagnosis.

Sources

findacode.com · hollywoodreporter.com · nation.cymru · recentlyheard.com · thewrap.com