Amy Berg's 'Every Secret Thing' explores childhood trauma and crime
Amy Berg directs 'Every Secret Thing', a psychological thriller based on Laura Lippman's novel. The film follows Alice Manning and Ronnie Fuller, two marginalized girls who kidnap a baby and serve seven years for kidnapping and murder. Upon release as adults, their paths cross again. The film features a non-linear narrative and a strong female cast including Dakota Fanning, Danielle Macdonald, Elizabeth Banks, and Diane Lane. It marks Frances McDormand's debut as a producer. Berg, known for her 2006 documentary 'Deliver Us from Evil', focuses on character analysis and visual storytelling. The film premiered in 2014 in the USA.
Key facts
- Film 'Every Secret Thing' directed by Amy Berg
- Based on novel by Laura Lippman
- Stars Dakota Fanning, Danielle Macdonald, Elizabeth Banks, Diane Lane
- Frances McDormand's debut as producer
- Story about two girls who kidnap a baby and serve 7 years
- Non-linear narrative structure
- Premiered in 2014 in USA
- Genre: dramatic thriller
Entities
Artists
- Amy Berg
- Laura Lippman
- Frances McDormand
- Dakota Fanning
- Danielle Macdonald
- Elizabeth Banks
- Diane Lane
- Nate Parker
- Common
- Colin Donnell
- Nicole Holofcener
- Giulia Pezzoli
Institutions
- Artribune
- Fondazione Querini Stampalia
- Biennale d'Arte di Venezia
- Centro d'Arte Contemporanea di Villa Manin
- MAMbo
Locations
- USA
- Bologna
- Italy
- Venice