The Novice Movie Storyline. Isabelle Fuhrman plays Alex Dall, a queer college freshman who joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost. Intent on outperforming her teammates, Alex pushes herself to her limits—and beyond, alienating everyone around her in the name of success.
Furhman’s fierce lead performance collides with Lauren Hadaway’s bold direction and dynamic editing, creating a visceral window into a cutthroat world. Stylish cinematography and a seductive soundtrack complete the experience, evoking the romance and danger of falling in love; the attraction, the drama and the fallout.
This unapologetic debut from Hadaway, based on her personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower, heralds a bold new voice in queer storytelling. If you liked Whiplash, this one’s for you.
The Novice is an American drama film directed by Lauren Hadaway and starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Jonathan Cherry, Kate Drummond, Charlotte Ubben, Chantelle Bishop, Sage Irvine, Jeni Ross, Nikki Duval, Eve Kanyo, Al Bernstein and Robert Ifedi. The screenplay is written by Lauren Hadaway.
The Novice (2021)
Directed by: Lauren Hadaway
Starring: Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Jonathan Cherry, Kate Drummond, Charlotte Ubben, Chantelle Bishop, Sage Irvine, Jeni Ross, Nikki Duval, Eve Kanyo, Al Bernstein, Robert Ifedi
Screenplay by: Lauren Hadaway
Production Design by: Eva Kozlova
Cinematography by: Todd Martin
Film Editing by: Lauren Hadaway, Nathan Nugent
Costume Design by: Kate Adams, Alisa Krost
Set Decoration by: Dominique Arnold, Jessica Crupi
Music by: Alex Weston
MPAA Rating: None.
Distributed by: IFC Films
Release Date: December 17, 2021
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