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.

Filth and Wisdom
Directed byMadonna
Written byMadonna
Dan Cadan
Produced byNicola Doring
StarringEugene Hütz
Holly Weston
Vicky McClure
Richard E. Grant
Olegar Fedoro
CinematographyTim Maurice Jones
Edited byRussell Icke
Production
companies
Semtex Films, HSI London
Distributed byIFC Films
Release dates
  • 13 February 2008 (2008-02-13) (Berlin International Film Festival)
  • 17 October 2008 (2008-10-17) (limited release)
Running time
81 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguagesEnglish
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.

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