Stellar Cast In 'The Edge Of Love' Starts Filming In Wales

Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Cillian Murphy and Matthew Rhys are to star in John Maybury’s love story, 'The Edge Of Love' (formerly known as 'The Best Time Of Our Lives').
Principal photography has started on location in Wales before moving to locations in London and Pinewood Studios.
The film tells the story of two feisty, free-spirited women, Caitlin Thomas and Vera Killick, Vera’s husband William Killick, and the brilliant, charismatic poet Dylan Thomas who loves both women. Broken promises, passion, betrayal, the shadow of war and the constant threat of imminent death push the protagonists to The Edge Of Love.
"We are lucky enough to have four of the most exciting young actors in contemporary cinema for this film," commented director John Maybury. "This will be a modern take on the extraordinary life of Dylan Thomas. By no means a biopic in the traditional vein, the story explores the collision of the bohemian underworld of war-torn London, and the intimate complexities of two young couples whose lives and loves become dangerously intertwined."
The producers, Rebekah Gilbertson and Sarah Radclyffe added: "We too are delighted to have brought together such a remarkable and exciting cast. The complex and fascinating relationship between these two young women, Dylan Thomas and William Killick will be brilliantly portrayed by Keira, Sienna, Matthew and Cillian. Their passion for the film shines out."
The film is directed by the award-winning John Maybury (Love is the Devil, The Jacket) and produced by Rebekah Gilbertson and Sarah Radclyffe.
The screenplay is by Sharman MacDonald. The impressive production team includes Director of Photography Jonathan Freeman (Hollywoodland, Rome), Academy Award nominated Costume Designer April Ferry (Southland Tales, Donnie Darko), Production Designer Alan MacDonald (The Queen, Love is the Devil) and editor Emma Hickox (Becoming Jane, Kinky Boots), with music by Angelo Badalamenti (Twin Peaks, Wild at Heart, Mulholland Drive, A Very Long Engagement).
The film is financed by leading international sales and production company Capitol Films (who are handling worldwide sales), BBC Films, Wales Creative IP Fund, administered by Finance Wales, and Prescience Film Finance.
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