Kiwi director Christine Jeffs has returned to the film scene after a sixteen-year break with a medical drama that's drawing in interest and acclaim.

A Mistake, starring Elizabeth Banks, is based on the highly-regarded 2019 novel of the same name and it explores medical mishaps, ethics and hospital politics. 

Christine Jeffs says working with Elizabeth Banks - who recently pivoted to the world of directing with 2023's Cocaine Bear - was an interesting experience 

"She's fully committed - it did take a bit of  technical rehearsal and so on. And of course, being in every scene, there wasn't much of a letup for her. She was on screen in just about every shot."

A Mistake is in cinemas on October 10th.

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