A little Life will have its national release in cinemas from September 28th. The critically acclaimed five-star play tells the story of four college friends in New York City: aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and prodigious lawyer Jude.
As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to pull the group apart, they always find themselves bound by their love for Jude and the mysteries of his past.
But when those secrets come to light, they finally learn that to know Jude St Francis is to understand the limitless potential of love in the face of life.
The Artiscape spoke to Nathalie Armin who plays Ana. She is known for Grow Your Own (2007), Maigret’s Dead Man (2016) and Electric Dreams (2017).
What attracted you to the script of A little Life?
Armin: I loved how it plays with time and memory and its visceral, hypnotic qualities.
Can you tell us about your character Ana?
Armin: She exists mostly in Jude’s memory and imagination but she always impacts his decision making and development. And she genuinely cares for him without needing anything back.
Were there challenges for the cast, in making this production as compelling for the screen as it would be on stage?
Armin: The filming crew were so skilled and discreet, for us it mostly felt like any other performance.
What did you enjoy about taking part in this production?
Armin: The camaraderie and joy we managed to find.
What do you think a cinema audience will take away from A Little Life?
Armin: I hope they’ll take away a sense of friendship and love. A lot of love.
For booking information visit https://www.alittlelifecinema.com/
