Trance is a 2013 psychological thriller film directed by Danny Boyle with a screenplay by Joe Ahearne and John Hodge from a story by Ahearne. It stars James McAvoy, Vincent Cassel and Rosario Dawson. The world premiere of the film was held in London on 19 March 2013.
UK release poster
Francisco Goya's Witches in the Air (1798), the painting stolen in the film. In reality, it is part of the collection of the Museo del Prado.
Goya's Nude Maja (ca. 1795), a painting Simon discusses in the film.
Rembrandt's Storm on the Sea of Galilee (1633), a painting Simon uses to introduce and frame the film, drawing attention to the central self-portrait of Rembrandt, who calmly stares out at the viewer while chaos rages around him.
Daniel Francis Boyle is an English director and producer. He is known for his work on films including Shallow Grave, Trainspotting and its sequel T2 Trainspotting, The Beach, 28 Days Later, Sunshine, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, Steve Jobs, and Yesterday.
Boyle at the 2019 Montclair Film Festival
Boyle with the cast of The Children's Monologues in 2010
Prior to the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
Boyle at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival