The Lighthouse
Film by Robert Eggers
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| March 28 2023 | A24 released the film on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. |
| November 28 2021 | 'The Lighthouse' was nominated for Best International Film at the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro. |
| 2020 | Korven receives a nomination for Best Score at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for his work on The Lighthouse soundtrack. |
| February 9 2020 | Jarin Blaschke was nominated for Best Cinematography at the Academy Awards for 'The Lighthouse'. |
| February 8 2020 | Willem Dafoe won Best Supporting Male at the Independent Spirit Awards for his role in 'The Lighthouse', and Jarin Blaschke won Best Cinematography at the same event. |
| January 7 2020 | The Lighthouse was released on Blu-ray and DVD formats by Lionsgate Home Entertainment. |
| 2019 | Robert Eggers developed The Lighthouse after the success of The Witch elevated his directing profile, using his newfound credibility to negotiate with studio executives. |
| December 20 2019 | The film was released digitally in the United States. |
| December 2 2019 | Willem Dafoe was nominated for Best Actor at the Gotham Awards for his performance in 'The Lighthouse'. |
| October 18 2019 | Milan Records digitally released the original musical score for The Lighthouse, composed by Mark Korven. |
| October 18 2019 | Theatrical release of 'The Lighthouse' in the United States by A24, making the film widely available to audiences. |
| September 2019 | The film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Atlantic Film Festival. |
| May 25 2019 | Robert Eggers won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Cannes Film Festival for 'The Lighthouse' during the Directors' Fortnight/Critics' Week section. |
| May 19 2019 | The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, marking its first major public screening. |
| 2018 | Principal photography lasted approximately 35 days, which was slightly over the originally planned schedule due to unforeseen circumstances on set, including challenges from the remote location and harsh climate. |
| April 9 2018 | Principal photography for The Lighthouse began in Nova Scotia, with filming taking place on a constructed 70-foot lighthouse set at Cape Forchu in Yarmouth County. |
| February 2018 | Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson are officially announced as cast members of The Lighthouse, with production companies A24, Regency Enterprises, RT Features, and Parts & Labor set to produce the film. |
| 2015 | Robert Eggers pitched his first major feature, The Witch, but failed to secure initial funding, which prompted discussions about future projects with his brother Max. |
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