Helen McCrory
Actress, Mum and Philanthropist
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Launch of the McCrory Award at Private Exhibit

The McCrory Award

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | June 15, 2022

Today, June 15, 2022, invitation-only attendees gathered for a private viewing of an art exhibit showcasing exclusive photography pieces of Helen McCrory to support the Sir Hubert von Herkomer Foundation and to honor The McCrory Award. The foundation – which Helen was the former Patron of and is now patroned by Damian – gives access to free art and media workshops for disadvantaged children “…so they can express their inner artist” and flourish. Other featured photographs that were donated by friends include Fay Ripley, Mark Strong, Eddie Redmayne, Helen Bonham Carter, Sienna Miller, Jude Law, Sadie Frost, Billie Piper, James Purefoy, Harriet Walter and Harry Treadaway, all who posed for Debbi Clark, photographer and CEO/Founder of HvH Arts Foundation.

The McCrory Award was announced that evening, with Damian presenting the award to three young HvH Arts Foundation artistic recipients. The foundation is dedicated to supporting children and young people who are gifted in their art, yet many do not have access to resources, training or support to fulfill their dream. The McCrory Award and charitable mentorship will make their dreams become a reality. Helen always believed every child should have equal opportunities and accessibility to the arts.

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Categories Charlotte

Good Deed Entertainment Releases Trailer for Charlotte

Helen’s Last Movie

By Caroline Miller | movieweb.com | March 23, 2022
Charlotte from Good Deed Entertainment
Charlotte from Good Deed Entertainment
Even in times of great ugliness, there is a part of us that strives to take hold onto whatever beauty we can. Charlotte is one of those stories. The people of Good Deed Entertainment have treated us to the trailer of Charlotte, as well as the synopsis below. Continue reading Good Deed Entertainment Releases Trailer for Charlotte
Categories Charlotte Print Media

Good Deed Entertainment Picks Up U.S. Rights for Animated Movie ‘Charlotte’

Helen McCrory’s Last Project Will Be Released in the US in April

Good Deed Entertainment has taken US distribution rights to the animated drama Charlotte inspired by the autobiographical painting series “Life? or Theatre?” by Charlotte Salomon.

An April 22, 2022 release date has been set.

The pic features the voices of 2x Oscar nominee Keira Knightley, Oscar nominee Brenda Blethyn, Oscar winner Jim Broadbent, Sam Claflin, Eddie Marsan, the late Helen McCrory Oscar nominee Sophie Okonedo, and Mark Strong. Additionally, the French version of the film will feature the voice of Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard. Directed by Eric Warin and Tahir Rana, Charlotte follows Charlotte Salomon, a young German-Jewish artist who comes of age on the eve of the Second World War and defies incredible odds to create a timeless masterpiece. Erik Rutherford and David Bezmozgis wrote the screenplay.

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Categories Charlotte News Print Media Screenings

‘Charlotte’: First Clip For Animated Film Starring Keira Knightley, Sam Claflin, Helen McCrory, More — TIFF

World Premiere at TIFF

by Helenistic | helen-mccrory.com | September, 13, 2021

Charlotte

Charlotte, an animated movie to which Helen McCrory contributed her voice  is getting its world premiere today at the Toronto Film Festival.

Keira Knightley leads the brilliant cast including Brenda Blethyn, Jim Broadbent, Sam Claflin, Henry Czerny, Eddie Marsan, the late Helen McCrory, Sophie Okonedo, and Mark Strong.

The Canada-France-Belgium animated drama depicts the true story of Charlotte Salomon, a young German-Jewish artist who comes of age on the eve of the Second World War and defies incredible odds to create a timeless masterpiece.

The project is inspired by the autobiographical painting series “Life? or Theatre?” by Charlotte Salomon herself. Continue reading ‘Charlotte’: First Clip For Animated Film Starring Keira Knightley, Sam Claflin, Helen McCrory, More — TIFF

Categories Print Media Reviews Uncle Vanya

Uncle Vanya at Donmar Warehouse – Review

An all-star Cast Perform at the Donmar

by Steve Schifferes | September 19, 2002 | BBC News Online

Helen McCrory, Mark Strong, Emily Watson and Simon Russell Beale

It was luvvies night at the Donmar in London.

The small foyer was crowded with stars as Hollywood film director Sam Mendes launched his last series of plays at the small theatre where he has made his name.

And he did not disappoint them, producing a spectacular version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, played (as it should be) as a black comedy and paired in repertoire with Twelfth Night.

Simon Russell Beale played Vanya as a bumbling fool, just as he played Hamlet a few years back in a famous production at the National.

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