Chestnut is a 2023 American drama film written and directed by Jac Cron in her feature directorial debut,[3] and starring Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller, Danny Ramirez and Chella Man.[4]
| Chestnut | |
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| Directed by | Jac Cron |
| Written by | Jac Cron |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Matt Clegg |
| Edited by | Avner Shiloah[1] |
| Music by | Keegan DeWitt |
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| Distributed by | Utopia |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $8,631[2][1] |
Chestnut had its world premiere at Frameline Film Festival on 15 June 2023. The film was released in select cinemas in the United States on 21 June 2024 by Utopia.[1]
Premise
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During the summer after graduating from college, Annie is stuck in her university town of Philadelphia. After meeting Tyler and Danny in a bar, Annie becomes entangled in a love triangle with them.[5]
Cast
edit- Natalia Dyer as Annie
- Rachel Keller as Tyler
- Danny Ramirez as Danny
- Chella Man as Jason
- Caleb Eberhardt as Connor
- Haniq Best as Alicia
- Eric Francis Melaragni as Scott
- Nathaniel Wood as Isaac
- Lindsay Michelle Reed as Bartender
- Ashton John as Dive Bartender
Production
editPrincipal photography on Chestnut began in September 2021 in Philadelphia and wrapped in October 2021.[3]
In an interview, Cron stated that Dyer was her first choice for the role of Annie.[4]
Release
editChestnut premiered at the Frameline Film Festival in June 2023.[6] On November 3, 2023, the film screened at the Austin Film Festival.[7]
The film was released in limited theaters in the United States on June 21, 2024 and on digital on July 2, 2024.[8][1]
Reception
editBox office
editChestnut grossed $4,969 from 7 cinemas during its opening weekend in the United States.[1]
Critical response
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 46% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.3/10.[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 51 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[10]
Accolades
edit| Award or film festival | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Philadelphia Film Festival | 29 October 2023 | Best Local Feature | Chestnut | Nominated | [11] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Chestnut". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Chestnut (2024)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b Lang, Brent (5 October 2021). "Natalia Dyer, Rachel Keller and Danny Ramirez Starring in Queer Love Triangle Drama 'Chestnut' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ a b Legacy, Spencer (19 September 2023). "Exclusive Chestnut Trailer Previews the Natalia Dyer-Led LGBTQ+ Movie". Coming Soon. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ Opie, David (18 June 2024). "'Chestnut' Review: 'Stranger Things' Star Natalia Dyer Impresses in a Frustrating Bisexual Love Triangle". IndieWire. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (19 May 2023). "Frameline Announces Full Program For The 47th Annual San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Whittaker, Richard (27 September 2023). "Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ Jenkins, Carolyn (16 April 2024). "'Stranger Things' Star Natalia Dyer Is Caught in a Queer Love Triangle in First 'Chestnut' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Chestnut". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Chestnut". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "PFF Program Guide". Philadelphia Film Festival. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
External links
edit- Chestnut at IMDb
- Billington, Alex (20 September 2023). "Natalia Dyer & Rachel Keller in Sensual Drama 'Chestnut' Official Trailer". FirstShowing.net.