National Theatre Archive: Mosquitoes (2017) - Movie Browser

National Theatre Archive: Mosquitoes (2017) - Movie Browser

Messy sister energyScience brain meets feelings brainStage-to-screen chaos

Overview

In 2008, as the Large Hadron Collider searches for the Higgs boson, tragedy throws two sisters together. The collision threatens them all with chaos. Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams play the sisters in this drama from writer Lucy Kirkwood.

Content warning

Sibling rivalry as dark matterGrief and quantum uncertaintyIntellectualism vs. raw emotionMotherhood as competitive sport

Standout Aspects

Acting

Olivia² — Colman and Williams devour each other.

Writing

Kirkwood's dialogue: sharp enough to split atoms.

Production

NT Live staging brings theatrical intimacy to your screen.

Best for:Solo·Rewatch

Heads up:Emotional

Director

Rufus Norris

ReleasedSep 26, 2017

Runtime2h 32m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonemixed

Feelheavy

Top Cast

Olivia Colman

Jenny

Olivia Williams

Alice

Paul Hilton

The Boson

Joseph Quinn

Luke

Sofia Barclay

Natalie

Amanda Boxer

Karen

Yoli Fuller

Henri

Ira Mandela Siobhan

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Official Trailer: Mosquitoes with Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams | National Theatre at Home

Official Trailer: Mosquitoes with Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams | National Theatre at Home

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