Los crímenes de Oxford (Original title)Crimes à Oxford (Alternative title)Oxford Murders (Alternative title)
Dates: 2007 (Copyright), 24 April 2008 (Release)Countries: Spain, United Kingdom, France, USADirected by: Álex de la Iglesia
Synopsis: Thriller. In Oxford, a mathematics student and a professor help investigate a series of murders where mathematical symbols are being left next to the victims' bodies.
Genre: Thriller
Releases
Date: 18 January 2008Country: SpainRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 108 mins Dialogue (original): English
Title: Lo mejor de 2008Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: The top 20 Spanish films in 2008 as chosen by forty-two cri- tics for Fotogramas.
In: Empire n229 July 2008 Page: 61
Title: In cinemas: The Oxford MurdersAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n227 May 2008 Page: 34
Title: News etc.: The Oxford MurdersArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v18 n7 July 2008 Page: 69
Title: Reviews: The Oxford MurdersAuthor: MILLER, Henry K. Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v18 n5 May 2008 Page: 10
Title: Rushes: Behind the scenes at the museumAuthor: JACKSON, Kevin Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Alex de la Iglesia discusses the themes and inspirations for his thriller Los CRÍMENES DE OXFORD.
In: El Amante Cine n192 May 2008 Page: 27
Title: EstrenosAuthor: TREROTOLA, Diego Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
In: El Amante Cine n189 February 2008 Page: 41
Title: Desde España: (Re)descubriendo AméricaAuthor: PENA, Jaime Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Comments on the Spanish films which have suceeded abroad including El ORFANATO and [REC]. With particular reference to Los CRÍMENES DE OXFORD.
In: Fotogramas n1971 January 2008 Page: 14
Title: Críticas: la 1ª polémica del mes: Los Crímenes de OxfordAuthor: FERNANDEZ, Fausto Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
Description: Reviews in favour and against the latest film by director Álex de la Iglesia.
In: Fotogramas n1971 January 2008 Page: 99
Title: Estreno: Los Crímenes de OxfordAuthor: JC Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: Spanish
Description: Review of OXFORD MURDERS. It includes comments by director Álex de la Iglesia.
In: Screen International n1637 21 Mar 2008 Page: 16
Title: Reviews: The Oxford MurdersAuthor: BYRNE, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fotogramas n1963 May 2007 Pages: 56-58
Title: Rodajes: Los Crimenes de OxfordAuthor: ULLED NADAL, Toni Article type: InterviewLanguage: Spanish
Description: Alex de la Iglesia talks about his new film and working with leading actors, Eliajh Wood, Julie Cox and Leonor Watling. The Basque director considers this new project his most pers onal film to date.
In: Cinema Business n35 June 2007 Page: 34
Title: Odeon Sky investigates Oxford MurdersArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief news and details about The OXFORD MURDERS being the se cond film to be released under the Odeon Sky Filmworks joint venture.
In: Screen International n1594 27 Apr 2007 Page: 19
Title: Cracking the codeAuthor: EVANS, Chris Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Kevin Loader, producer on The OXFORD MURDERS discusses the f ilm and his experiences of making it, including working with Spanish director Alex de la Iglesia.
In: Fotogramas n1961 March 2007 Page: 62
Title: RodajesAuthor: ... Article type: NoteLanguage: Spanish
Description: Brief report of the shooting of LOS CRIMENES DE OXFORD.
Dates: 2007 (Copyright), 24 April 2008 (Release)Countries: Spain, United Kingdom, France, USADirected by: Álex de la Iglesia
Synopsis: Thriller. In Oxford, a mathematics student and a professor help investigate a series of murders where mathematical symbols are being left next to the victims' bodies.
Genre: Thriller
Releases
Date: 18 January 2008Country: SpainRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 108 mins Dialogue (original): English
Credits
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©/Production Company: Tornasol Films, ©/Production Company: Telecinco Cinema S.A., ©/Production Company: Oxford Crimes Ltd., La Fabrique 2, ©: A.I.E. Realizaciones Audiovisuales, With the participation of: Warner Bros., With the participation of: Telecinco, With the participation of: Canal+ España, Canal+, In collaboration with: NBC Universal, With the support of: Eurimages Conseil de l'Europe, Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales, With financing from: Instituto de Crédito Oficial, Worldwide Sales by: ThinkFilm Inc, Executive Producer: Mariela Besuievsky, Produced by: Gerardo Herrero, Produced by: Álvaro Augustín, Produced by: Kevin Loader, Produced by: Vérane Frédiani, Franck Ribière, Producer (Telecinco Cinema): Elena Manrique, Associate Producer (NBC Universal): Carolina Godayol, Tornasol Films (Production Supervisor): Winnie Baert, Tornasol Films (Production Supervisor): Carmen Martínez, Daniela Alvarado, Tornasol Films (Post-p'tion Co-ord): María Merediz, For Telecinco Cinema (Production): Ana Izquierdo, For Le Fabrique 2 (Head of Production): Priscilla Bartin, For Le Fabrique 2 (Production Accountant: Mathilde Umhauer, Tornasol Films (Head of Accounts): Juani Merino, Tornasol Films (Financial Director): Gonzalo Gómez, Unit Manager: David Campbell-Bell, Production Manager: Rosa Romero, Production Co-ordinator: Gabby Le Rasle, Production Accountant: Sarah Teboul, Location Manager: Duncan Flower, Assistant Director (1st): Barrie McCulloch, Assistant Director (2nd): Jonny Benson, Assistant Director (3rd): Dan Channing-williams, Assistant Director (Daily Crew 1st): Jessica Hurless-Law, Assistant Director (Daily Crew 3rd): Andy Mannion, Assistant Director (Daily Crew 3rd): Chris Croucher, Assistant Director (Daily Crew 3rd): Carley Lane, Claire Glass, Script Supervisor: Sue Hills, Casting: Camilla-Valentine Isola, Casting: Gaby Kester, Crowd Casting: Mad Dog Casting, Screenplay by: Álex de la Iglesia, Jorge Guerricaechevarría, English Version of Script: Walter Leonard, Based on the novel by: Guillermo Martínez, Director of Photography: Kiko de La Rica, Aerial Director of Photography: Jeremy Braben, Camera Operator: Josu Inchaustegui, Steadicam Operator: Josu Inchaustegui, Focus Puller (A Camera): Raúl Garcia Morales, Focus Puller (B Camera): David Ch. Penfold, Focus Puller (Daily Crew): Kim Seber, Simon Tindall, Clapper Loader (A Camera): Ariana Bonavia, Clapper Loader (B Camera): Nick Allsop, Clapper/Loader (Daily Crew): Henry Landgrebe, Phil Humphries, Gaffer: Harry Higgins, Key Grip: Alfredo Díaz, 2nd Grip: Jacobo García Andrade, Video Assist: Daniel-Konrad Cooper, Stills Photographer: Nicola Dove, Promotional Stills Photographer: César Urrutia, Visual Effects Supervisor: Rafael Solórzano, Special Effects Supervisor: Neal Champion, Special Effects: SFX GB Ltd, Graphic Designer: Jo Sweeney, Graphic Design: Barfutura, Editor: Alejandro Lázaro, Assistant Editor: Cristina 'Mapa' Pastor, 2nd Assistant Editor: Manuel Bauer, Production Designer: Cristina Casali, Stand-by Art Director: Caroline Barclay, Art Director: Maria Chryssikos, Set Decorator: Marshall Aver, Propmaster: Ray McNeill, Construction Manager: Hugo Slight, Construction: Totom Construction, Costume Designer: Paco Delgado, Assistant Costume Designer: Tamsin Wright, Make-up/Hair Designer: Jan Sewell, Hair/Make-up Artist: Carmel Jackson, Hair/Make-up (Daily Crew): Lesley Smith, Hair/Make-up (Daily Crew): Xanthia White, Hair/Make-up (Daily Crew): Karen Cohen, Hair/Make-up (Daily Crew): Sidonay Jackson, Ely Jim, Prosthetics (Daily Crew): Matt O'toole, John Moore, Prosthetics: Millennium FX, Titles: Barfutura, Digital Intermediate: FotoFilm DeLuxe, Digital Intermediate Supervisor: Juanjo Carretero, Logo: Fujifilm, Film Stock: Fuji Photo Film (UK) Ltd, Original Music Composed by: Roque Baños, Orchestra: Pro Arte Orchestra of London, Concert Master: Rolf Wilson, Choir: The Hannah Northedge Singers, Music Conducted by: Roque Baños, Music Orchestrated by: Roque Baños, Orchestral Contractor: Colin Sheen, Music Production: Meliam Music, Tessy Díez Martín, Music Studio: Abbey Road Studios, Score Mix Technician: Peter Cobbin, Sound Recording: Danny Hambrook, Sound Maintenance: Adam Laschinger, Sound Re-recording: Nicolás de Poulpiquet, Sound Editor: Charlie Schmukler, ADR Recordist: Javier Losantos, Foley Artist: Manolo Corrales, Foley Recordist: Antonio García, Stunt Co-ordinator: Lee Sheward, Stunt Performer: Andy Wareham, Stunt Performer: Rocky Taylor, Stunt Performer: Morgan Johnson, Stunt Performer: Paul Heasman, Stunt Performer: Stephen Street-Griffin, Stunt Performer: Tony Lucken, Stunt Performer: Bill Weston, Stunt Performer: Sarah Franzl, Stunt Performer: Rob Hunt, Stunt Performer: George Cottle, Derek Lea, Napoleonic Consultant: Paul Hills, Miniature Figurines: Ged Cronin, GJM Figurines, Dolby Technician: Ricardo Viñas, Dialogue Coach: Walter Leonard, Armourers: Bapty & Co., Animal Handler: Jill Raddings, Unit Publicist (UK): Claudia Kalindjian, Unit Publicist (UK): Charles McDonald, Premier PR, Unit Publicist (Spain): Portería de Jorge Juano, Unit Publicist (Spain): Trini Solano, Unit Publicist (Spain): Nuria Diaz, María Guisado, Making Of: Teresa de Pelegri, Making of: Dominic Harari
Cast
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Elijah Wood (Martin), John Hurt (Professor Arthur Seldom), Leonor Watling (Lorna), Julie Cox (Beth), Jim Carter (Inspector Petersen), Alex Cox (Kalman), Burn Gorman (Podorov), Dominique Pinon (Frank), Anna Massey (Mrs Eagleton), Danny Sapani (Scott), Alan David (Mr Higgins), Tim Wallers (defense lawyer), James Weber Brown (doctor), Ian East (Howard Green), Charlotte Asprey (Howard Green's wife), Tom Frederic (Ludwig Wittgenstein), John Foley (mathematician 1), Michael Mears (mathematician 2), James Howard (newscaster), Luing Andrews (security guard), Sarah Crowden (shop assistant), Bruce Jamieson (soldier 1), Thomas Snowdon (soldier 2), Duane Henry (policeman 1), John Wark (policeman 2), Bill Weston (percussionist), Julian Ross ([student in lecture hall])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Fotogramas n1984 February 2009 Page: 24Title: Lo mejor de 2008Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: The top 20 Spanish films in 2008 as chosen by forty-two cri- tics for Fotogramas.
In: Empire n229 July 2008 Page: 61
Title: In cinemas: The Oxford MurdersAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n227 May 2008 Page: 34
Title: News etc.: The Oxford MurdersArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v18 n7 July 2008 Page: 69
Title: Reviews: The Oxford MurdersAuthor: MILLER, Henry K. Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v18 n5 May 2008 Page: 10
Title: Rushes: Behind the scenes at the museumAuthor: JACKSON, Kevin Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Alex de la Iglesia discusses the themes and inspirations for his thriller Los CRÍMENES DE OXFORD.
In: El Amante Cine n192 May 2008 Page: 27
Title: EstrenosAuthor: TREROTOLA, Diego Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
In: El Amante Cine n189 February 2008 Page: 41
Title: Desde España: (Re)descubriendo AméricaAuthor: PENA, Jaime Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Comments on the Spanish films which have suceeded abroad including El ORFANATO and [REC]. With particular reference to Los CRÍMENES DE OXFORD.
In: Fotogramas n1971 January 2008 Page: 14
Title: Críticas: la 1ª polémica del mes: Los Crímenes de OxfordAuthor: FERNANDEZ, Fausto Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
Description: Reviews in favour and against the latest film by director Álex de la Iglesia.
In: Fotogramas n1971 January 2008 Page: 99
Title: Estreno: Los Crímenes de OxfordAuthor: JC Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: Spanish
Description: Review of OXFORD MURDERS. It includes comments by director Álex de la Iglesia.
In: Screen International n1637 21 Mar 2008 Page: 16
Title: Reviews: The Oxford MurdersAuthor: BYRNE, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Fotogramas n1963 May 2007 Pages: 56-58
Title: Rodajes: Los Crimenes de OxfordAuthor: ULLED NADAL, Toni Article type: InterviewLanguage: Spanish
Description: Alex de la Iglesia talks about his new film and working with leading actors, Eliajh Wood, Julie Cox and Leonor Watling. The Basque director considers this new project his most pers onal film to date.
In: Cinema Business n35 June 2007 Page: 34
Title: Odeon Sky investigates Oxford MurdersArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief news and details about The OXFORD MURDERS being the se cond film to be released under the Odeon Sky Filmworks joint venture.
In: Screen International n1594 27 Apr 2007 Page: 19
Title: Cracking the codeAuthor: EVANS, Chris Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Kevin Loader, producer on The OXFORD MURDERS discusses the f ilm and his experiences of making it, including working with Spanish director Alex de la Iglesia.
In: Fotogramas n1961 March 2007 Page: 62
Title: RodajesAuthor: ... Article type: NoteLanguage: Spanish
Description: Brief report of the shooting of LOS CRIMENES DE OXFORD.