Filth and Wisdom
Filth and Wisdom is a 2008 British comedy-drama film directed by Madonna (in her directorial debut), starring Eugene Hütz, Holly Weston, Vicky McClure and Richard E. Grant. It was filmed on location in London, England, from 14 to 29 May 2007. Locations included two actual strip clubs in Hammersmith and Swiss Cottage; both owned by the Secrets Clubs chain. Additional scenes were shot in July 2007.
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Directed by | Madonna |
Written by | Madonna Dan Cadan |
Produced by | Nicola Doring |
Starring | Eugene Hütz Holly Weston Vicky McClure Richard E. Grant Olegar Fedoro |
Cinematography | Tim Maurice Jones |
Edited by | Russell Icke |
Production companies | Semtex Films, HSI London |
Distributed by | IFC Films |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Languages | English Russian |
Box office | $354,628 |
The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on 13 February 2008 which was attended by Madonna and cast members Hütz, Weston and McClure. It did not receive many positive reviews. On 17 October 2008 the film went into limited release, as well as being simultaneously released "On Demand" on most cable providers. It is the first motion picture production for Madonna's company, Semtex Films.