CYRANO
Narrative Feature | 124 minutes

HIFF 2021

 Spotlight

Directed by
Joe Wright

Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Guy Heeley

Written by
Erica Schmidt

Featuring
Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Ben Mendelsohn

2021 | English | UK/Italy/Canada/USA

A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac (a delightful Peter Dinklage) dazzles, whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne (Haley Bennett), Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her — and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.). Award-winning director Joe Wright (DARKEST HOUR, ATONEMENT) crafts an exuberant and enchanting re-imagining of the timeless tale of love and heartbreak.