Reed Van Dyk, Boyd Holbrook & Gheed On How A New Yorker Article Inspired Their War Film ‘Atonement’ — Cannes Studio
Reed Van Dyk's debut feature film 'Atonement' premiered at Cannes, inspired by a New Yorker article about the Iraq War. The film explores the consequences of a U.S. Marine's decision during a firefight that impacts an Iraqi family. Years later, the Marine seeks reconciliation with the survivors, aided by a journalist.
- ▪The film is set during the early days of the Iraq War.
- ▪It stars Kenneth Branagh, Hiam Abbass, Boyd Holbrook, and Gheed.
- ▪Van Dyk was inspired to create the film after reading a New Yorker article by Dexter Filkins 14 years ago.
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