Daniela Forever is a 2024 science fiction romantic drama film written and directed by Nacho Vigalondo starring Henry Golding and Beatrice Grannò.
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| Directed by | Nacho Vigalondo |
| Written by | Nacho Vigalondo |
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| Cinematography | Jon D. Domínguez |
| Edited by | Carolina Martínez Urbina |
| Music by | Hidrogenesse |
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| Distributed by | Filmax (es) |
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Running time | 110 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
Plot
editThe plot is set in Madrid.[2] Uneasily coping with the tragic loss of his significant other Daniela, Nicolas joins a clinical trial delivering a reconstruction of Daniela by means of lucid dreams.[3]
Cast
edit- Henry Golding as Nicolas[3]
- Beatrice Grannò as Daniela[3]
- Rubén Ochandiano[4]
- Aura Garrido as Teresa[5]
- Nathalie Poza as Victoria[5]
Production
editThe film is a Spanish-Belgian co-production by Sayaka Producciones, Wrong Men, Señor y Señora, and Mediacrest Entertainment[6] with funding from ICAA, Wallimage, Filmin, and Movistar Plus+.[3][7] XYZ Films handled sales.[8] In February 2023, the project was revealed, with Nacho Vigalondo as director and Henry Golding as a lead actor.[9] Later in April 2023, Beatrice Grannò was reported to have joined the cast as a co-star.[7] In July 2023, Rubén Ochandiano was reported to be part of the film, with Ochandiano likewise reporting Aura Garrido and Nathalie Poza as fellow cast members.[10] Filming took place in Madrid.[11]
Release
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Selected as the opening film of the Platform Prize competition of the 49th Toronto International Film Festival,[2] the film premiered on 6 September 2024.[12] It also made it to the slate of the 2024 Fantastic Fest (for its US premiere) and to the official selection of the 57th Sitges Film Festival (for its European premiere).[13][14] It will be distributed in Spain by Filmax.[7]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 69% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.1/10.[15]
Jourdain Searles of IndieWire gave the film a 'B' rating, writing that "there's something to be said about a love story that isn't afraid to admit that one of the lovers isn't the charming dreamboat he appears to be".[5]
Chase Hutchinson of TheWrap wrote that the film "is afraid to ever dream big, leaving nothing more than a banal nightmare".[16]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Daniela Forever". Filmax. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ a b Vlessing, Etan (23 July 2024). "Nacho Vigalondo's Sci-Fi Romance 'Daniela Forever' to Open Toronto Film Fest Platform Competition". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d Wiseman, Andreas (9 April 2024). "'Daniela Forever': First Look Images Of Henry Golding & 'The White Lotus' Actress Beatrice Grannò In Nacho Vigalondo's Sci-Fi Romance". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Nacho Vigalondo finaliza el rodaje de "Daniela Forever" y prepara la serie "Superstar"". Infobae. 10 April 2024.
- ^ a b c Searles, Jordain (9 September 2024). "'Daniela Forever' Review: Henry Golding Retreats to His Dreams in Sci-Fi Romantic Drama". IndieWire.
- ^ "Daniela Forever". Filmax. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Wiseman, Andreas (27 April 2023). "'The White Lotus' Breakout Beatrice Grannò Joins Henry Golding In Sci-Fi Romance 'Daniela Forever'; Madrid Shoot To Start Next Month — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ Erbland, Kate (4 September 2024). "Henry Golding Wanted to Do Something Totally Different — Nacho Vigalondo's Sci-Fi Love Story Fit the Bill". IndieWire.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (8 February 2023). "Henry Golding To Star In Nacho Vigalondo's Madrid-Set Sci-Fi Romance 'Daniela Forever' — EFM". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
- ^ Trasobares, Ana (15 July 2023). "Rubén Ochandiano: "Tengo debilidad por Woody Allen como buen neurótico e hipocondriaco que soy"". Esquire.
- ^ "Madrid Film Office impulsó el incremento de rodajes en la capital en 2023". Cinemanía. 17 January 2024 – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ ""Es muy parecido al pánico" dice Vigalondo ante el estreno en Toronto de 'Daniela Forever'". swissinfo.ch. 7 September 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (15 August 2024). "Fantastic Fest Unveils 2024 Lineup Featuring 'Terrifier 3,' 'Apartment 7A,' 'Anora,' 'Never Let Go' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Más de 50 títulos del mejor cine de género nacional, en la 57ª edición del Festival de Sitges". Audiovisual451. 5 September 2024. Archived from the original on 6 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Daniela Forever". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Hutchinson, Chase (6 September 2024). "'Daniela Forever' Review: Henry Golding Is Stranded in a Hollow Sci-Fi 'Inception' Riff". TheWrap.
