We’re all about to lose our minds.|Nov. 16, 2023|United Kingdom|131 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Thriller
Description: **Saltburn: A 2023 Movie Overview**
**Synopsis:**
“Saltburn” is a 2023 black comedy-psychological drama directed by Emerald Fennell. The film features a cast including Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe, and Carey Mulligan. Set in mid-2000s England, the story revolves around an Oxford University student who becomes infatuated with a wealthy peer. This affluent classmate invites him to spend the summer at his family’s extravagant estate.
The film premiered at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2023, and was later released in the UK on November 17, 2023, followed by a limited release in the United States on the same day, with a wide release on November 22. Critics have generally given positive feedback regarding the film, and both Keoghan and Pike received nominations at the 81st Golden Globe Awards for their performances.
Set in 2006, the story follows scholarship student Oliver Quick as he navigates life at Oxford University, feeling out of place among the elite. He forms a bond with Felix Catton, a wealthy, popular student who shows understanding towards Oliver’s troubled past. Their friendship deepens but takes a turn after a conflict leads to Felix pushing Oliver away. After the sudden death of Oliver’s father, Felix invites him to Saltburn, where Oliver meets Felix’s intriguing family and becomes increasingly infatuated with his friend. This obsession takes a dark turn as Oliver’s behavior escalates, culminating in a series of encounters that blur the lines of friendship and desire.
Cast director: Emerald Fennell
Cast actor: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe, Carey Mulligan, Paul Rhys, Ewan Mitchell, Reece Shearsmith
Original name: Saltburn