MANIFESTO

DRAMA | ENGLISH | 95 MIN

Julian Rosefeldt’s Manifesto, starring Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett, pays homage to the moving tradition and literary beauty of artistic manifestos, ultimately questioning the role of the artist in society today.

Performing these ‘new manifestos’ as a contemporary call to action, while inhabiting thirteen different personas – among them a school teacher, a puppeteer, a newsreader, a factory worker and a homeless man – Cate Blanchett imbues new dramatic life into both famous and lesser-known words in unexpected contexts.

DIRECTOR Julian Rosefeldt
CAST Cate Blanchett (in 13 different roles)

UK release supported by German Films

“the power of Blanchett’s performance(s) is
perpetually captivating…The film’s characters allow her the
scope to fully tap in to her astonishing range”
★★★★

— LITTLE WHITE LIES

“Cate Blanchett is astonishing in bravura character study”
★★★★

— THE GUARDIAN

“In the sudden cut between characters, we can see [BLANCHETT’S]
craft flourish: the shift in voice, pose, and mannerisms.
We’re reminded that she’s truly peerless in her scope.”
★★★★

— THE INDEPENDENT

“Manifesto becomes a tribute to the actor – and to the process of acting itself.”
★★★★

— ROLLING STONES

FESTIVALS + AWARDS

2017 Sundance Film Festival
Official Selection

2017 International Film Festival Rotterdam
Official Selection

2017 Sydney Film Festival
Official Selection

2017 Melbourne International Film Festival
Official Selection

2017 Tribeca Film Festival
Official Selection

2017 Göteborg Film Festival
Official Selection

2018 German Film Awards
Winner: Best Make-up

2018 German Film Awards
Winner: Best Costume Design

2018 German Film Awards
Nominee: Best Cinematography

MANIFESTO

DRAMA | ENGLISH | 95 MIN

“the power of Blanchett’s performance(s) is perpetually captivating…The film’s characters allow her the scope to fully tap in to her astonishing range”★★★★

“Cate Blanchett is astonishing in bravura character study”★★★★

“In the sudden cut between characters, we can see [BLANCHETT’S] craft flourish: the shift in voice, pose, and mannerisms. We’re reminded that she’s truly peerless in her scope.”★★★★

“Manifesto becomes a tribute to the actor – and to the process of acting itself.”★★★★

FESTIVALS + AWARDS

“the power of Blanchett’s performance(s) is
perpetually captivating…The film’s characters allow her the
scope to fully tap in to her astonishing range”
★★★★

“Cate Blanchett is astonishing in bravura character study”
★★★★

“In the sudden cut between characters, we can see [BLANCHETT’S]
craft flourish: the shift in voice, pose, and mannerisms.
We’re reminded that she’s truly peerless in her scope.”
★★★★

“Manifesto becomes a tribute to the actor – and to the process of acting itself.”
★★★★