Lincoln in the Bardo
- Drama
- History
- Animation
- Fantasy
In 1862, a grieving Abraham Lincoln visits his son Willie's grave, sparking a supernatural moment where ghosts in the "bardo" must help the boy move on before he is trapped forever.
Lincoln in the Bardo is an animated historical drama that brings George Saunders' acclaimed novel to the screen, blending history, fantasy, and the supernatural. The film follows President Abraham Lincoln as he confronts grief and the mysterious forces surrounding his son Willie's death in 1862. While still in production, the exact release date has yet to be announced.
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Tom HanksAbraham Lincoln
André Holland
Alanah BloorAnna
Mary Birdsong- Delphi EvansWillie Maid
Emily TaaffeMary Todd Lincoln
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When will Lincoln in the Bardo be released?
The release date has not been officially announced. The film is currently in production, so viewers should check back for updates on when it will become available.
What is the bardo?
The bardo is a supernatural realm inhabited by ghosts who must help young Willie Lincoln move on before he becomes trapped there forever. It draws from Buddhist and literary concepts of an intermediary state between death and the next phase of existence.
Is this based on a book?
Yes, the film is an adaptation of George Saunders' 2017 novel of the same name, which won the Man Booker Prize and blends historical fiction with magical realism.
Will this be animated or live-action?
Lincoln in the Bardo is being made as an animated film, which allows for the fantasy and supernatural elements of the story to come to life visually.
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