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Elyse
Elyse
Directed by	Stella Hopkins
Written by	Stella Hopkins
Produced by	Tara Arroyave; Stella Hopkins; Anthony Hopkins; Aaron Tucker
Starring	Anthony Hopkins; Lisa Pepper
Cinematography	Dante Spinotti
Edited by	Bob Joyce
Music by	Anthony Hopkins
Distributed by	Gravitas Ventures
Release date	December 4, 2020;
Running time	95 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Elyse is a 2020 American psychological drama film written and directed by Stella Hopkins and starring Anthony Hopkins and Lisa Pepper. It is Stella Hopkins's directorial debut.^[3]^[1]^[2]^[4]

The story revolves around Elyse, played by Lisa Pepper, a woman struggling with deep psychological trauma and mental illness. The narrative delves into her deteriorating mental state after a tragic event, exploring themes of grief, memory, and recovery.

Plot

Elyse, a wealthy woman living in Los Angeles, suffers a psychotic break. she becomes estranged from her husband, Steven (Aaron Tucker), and is institutionalized in a psychiatric facility.

While confined, Elyse experiences a blend of memories, hallucinations, and delusions, revealing the depth of her emotional trauma. Her psychiatrist, Dr. Lewis (Anthony Hopkins), works to help her confront her past and understand her pain. Through their sessions, Elyse begins to unravel the events leading to her breakdown, grappling with guilt and the loss that has defined her life.

The story navigates her journey of self-discovery and the initial steps toward recovery, portraying her struggles within the confines of her mind and the psychiatric institution.

Cast

Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Lewis^[1]
Lisa Pepper as Elyse^[1]
Aaron Tucker^[1]
Tara Arroyave^[1]
Fran Tucker^[1]
Anthony Apel^[1]
Julieta Oritiz^[1]
Danny Jacobs^[1]

Release

Gravitas Ventures acquired North American distribution rights to the film in October 2020.^[1] The film was released in theaters and on VOD on December 4, 2020.^[3]