“The Liberation” is a 2026 mystery drama film directed by Guy Nattiv, co-written with Noa Berman-Herzberg, and inspired by real events from Nattiv’s own grandmother’s life. It stars Carrie Coon as Rita Cooper, a Holocaust survivor who renounces her family to join the Harmonia commune cult led by the mysterious but seductive Ricki King (Lily James). The film also stars Bella Ramsey, Odessa Young, and Tracy Letts. It premiered at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Carrie Coon’s dramatic lead performance. Upon the film’s limited theatrical release on November 6th, Coon was kind enough to spend some time talking with us in-studio about her work and experience making the film, and various aspects of her career, including “The Leftovers,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” “The Gilded Age,” watching movies with her husband, Tracy Letts, what her future looks like, and more, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open in wide release in the United States from Bleecker Street on January 8th, 2027. Thank you and enjoy!
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