| Feature film directed by Nash Edgerton. Written by Joel Edgerton & Matthew Dabner. Produced by Louise Smith. Cast: David Roberts, Claire van der Boom, Joel Edgerton, Anthony Hayes, Peter Phelps & Bill Hunter. The Square is being released in LA & NY on April 9, 2010 and then other cities from April 16. A stylish, twist-filled film noir, The Square centers on an adulterous couple whose scheming leads to arson, blackmail and murder. The Square is the first feature from Australian stuntman-turned-director Nash Edgerton and his brother Joel who co-wrote and stars in the film. Escaping the monotony of a loveless marriage, Raymond (David Roberts) becomes entangled in an affair with the beautiful and troubled Carla (Claire van der Boom). Rays moral limits are tested when Carla presents him with the proceeds of her controlling husbands latest crime. This is their chance: Take the money and run... If only it were that simple. The seed is planted and Ray, fearing he will lose his love, engineers the plan. Hiring a professional arsonist (Joel Edgerton) becomes a fatal error, and the plan goes horribly wrong. Alarm bells sound and suspicions are raised but, miraculously, the dust seems to settle. After all... Nobody knows. Then the first blackmail note arrives. The couples nerves are tested as both Carlas husband and the mystery author threaten to throw open their secret With the blackmailers deadline approaching, they are going to find out just how far they are willing to go for love ... |
