| Filth and Wisdom | |
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| Directed by | Madonna |
| Written by | Madonna Dan Cadan |
| Produced by | Nicola Doring |
| Starring | Eugene Hütz Holly Weston Vicky McClure Richard E. Grant Olegar Fedoro |
| Cinematography | Tim Maurice Jones |
| Edited by | Russell Icke |
Production companies | Semtex Films, HSI London |
| Distributed by | IFC Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Languages | English Russian |
| Box office | $354,628[1] |
Filth and Wisdom is a 2008 British comedy-drama film directed by Madonna (in her directorial debut), starring Eugene Hütz, Holly Weston, Vicky McClure and Richard E. Grant. It was filmed on location in London, England, from 14 to 29 May 2007. Locations included two actual strip clubs in Hammersmith and Swiss Cottage; both owned by the Secrets Clubs chain.[2][non-primary source needed] Additional scenes were shot in July 2007.
The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on 13 February 2008 which was attended by Madonna and cast members Hütz, Weston and McClure. It did not receive many positive reviews. On 17 October 2008 the film went into limited release, as well as being simultaneously released "On Demand" on most cable providers.[citation needed] It is the first motion picture production for Madonna's company, Semtex Films.
- ^ "Filth and Wisdom (2008)". Box Office Mojo. 23 November 2008. Retrieved 16 February 2012.
- ^ "Film/TV Venue Hire at Secrets". Secrets. 23 January 2012. Archived from the original on 23 January 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2023.