The film's end sequence features a piano-driven cover of " Mad World" by English new wave group Tears for Fears, sung by American musician Gary Jules, a schoolfriend of Andrews. In 2003, the cover of "Mad World" was released as a single that was No. 1 in the United Kingdom for three weeks, during which it was the country's Christmas No. 1 of that year. [46] Release [ edit ] Theatrical release [ edit ] Kelly cites Christopher Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas as instrumental in securing a theatrical release

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The film originated in late 1997 when Kelly, aged 22, had graduated from USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles. [10] While earning money as a client's assistant at a post-production house, he thought about his future and decided to write his first feature-length script. The task frightened Kelly at first because he did not want to produce something that was poor in quality. It was not until October 1998 when Kelly felt the time was right to write a script and wrote Donnie Darko in 28 days, the same time period as the film. [11] The time of year influenced Kelly to set the film around Halloween. [12]Richard Kelly's Donnie Darko script won "Best Screenplay" at the San Diego Film Critics Society. Donnie Darko also won the "Audience Award" for Best Feature at the Sweden Fantastic Film Festival. The film was nominated for "Best Film" at the Sitges Film Festival and for the "Grand Jury Prize" at the Sundance Film Festival. The film was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards including Best First Feature, Best First Screenplay and Best Male Lead for Gyllenhaal. [72] Donnie Darko Poster, Donnie Darko Print, Retro Movie Poster, Room Decor, Custom Poster, Wall Art Print, Home Decor, Minimalist Wall Art Andy Bailey (January 21, 2001). "PARK CITY 2001 REVIEW: Donnie Darko Plays with the Time of Our Lives". Indie Wire . Retrieved August 31, 2012. Siegel, Alan (January 19, 2021). "It's a Mad World: The 'Donnie Darko' Oral History". The Ringer . Retrieved October 3, 2023. DONNIE DARKO - Poster, 20 x 28 Lithograph Art Print, MidCentury Modern, Collage, Shapes, red-orange, Gold, Nature, Hipster, London

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Donnie Darko Poster, Donnie Darko Print, Custom Poster, Vintage Inspired Poster, Vintage Poster, Minimalist Art, High Quality, Wall Art Sarah Wallace (November 1, 2007). "Bringing the End of the World to Life". American Repertory Theatre. Donnie Darko Poster, Donnie Darko Print, Donnie Darko Art, Vintage Modern, Minimalist Art, Custom Poster, Abstract Poster, Modern Vintage Chris Tilly (May 13, 2008). "Arcade Fire Open Box: Richard Kelly on film score and Darko sequel". IGN . Retrieved August 31, 2012.King, Geoff (2007). Donnie Darko. London: Wallflower Press. ISBN 978-1-905674-51-0. OCLC 154711385.

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Donnie Darko Poster, Movie Poster, Wall Art, Wall Decor, Horror Movie Print, Minimalist Horror, Vintage, Custom Poster, Modern Art Donnie Darko premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on January 19, 2001. Kelly said it took around six months to secure a theatrical release; at one point, he was close to having it on the premium cable and satellite television network Starz. [47] Donnie firing a gun became one of Kelly's biggest problems while finding a distributor, as the Columbine High School massacre from 1999 raised concerns of the film promoting teenage suicide. [12] The licensed songs in the film also presented problems as they had yet to be paid for, causing a risk of them being removed for a wide release. Kelly was also advised to cut 30 minutes from the film. [18] Despite the problems, Newmarket Films agreed to buy the film and organise a theatrical release in a service deal with IFC Films. [46] Kelly involved Barrymore in the negotiations and recalled getting her to "beg" Newmarket for a deal, who had initially considered a straight-to-video release for it. [18] Kelly credits Christopher Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas in securing the deal, after Memento producer Aaron Ryder arranged a private screening of Donnie Darko for Newmarket executives Chris Ball and Will Tyrer and encouraged the pair to distribute it. [18] Best High School Movies". Entertainment Weekly. September 15, 2006. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012.

The DVD also includes a deleted scene featuring a brief cameo of late musician George Harrison, who died of lung cancer shortly after the movie's release. a b Maçek III, J.C. (April 3, 2017). "Mainstream Darko: Director Richard Kelly on Building His Own Sandbox". PopMatters. Donnie Darko Poster, Donnie Darko Movie Canvas, Vintage Retro Art, Best Movie Poster, Minimalist Movie Poster, Alternative Movie Print The Evil Dead Poster Canvas | Evil Dead Canvas Print, Evil Dead Print, Canvas Wall Art, Evil Dead Movie Poster, Movie Art, Geek Gifts

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Trippy Donnie Darko Inspired Digital Print, Digital Trippy Wall art, Digital Retro Movie Poster, Digital Print, Digital Paper, Digital ArtThere was not enough in the budget for Ferry to dress everyone in 1980s clothing, and suggested to Kelly that the pupils wear school uniforms. Kelly agreed, feeling it helped portray the idea of Donnie challenging conformity and the educational system. [11]