Finally Dawn (Italian: Finalmente l'alba) is a 2023 Italian period drama film written and directed by Saverio Costanzo and starring Lily James, Willem Dafoe and Joe Keery. Set in the Hollywood on the Tiber era of 1950s Rome, the film follows a long, intense night in an aspiring actress' career.
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| Directed by | Saverio Costanzo |
| Written by | Saverio Costanzo |
| Produced by | Mario Gianani Lorenzo Gangarossa |
| Starring | Lily James Willem Dafoe Joe Keery |
| Cinematography | Sayombhu Mukdeeprom |
| Music by | Massimo Martellotta |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | 01 Distribution[1] |
Release dates |
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Running time | 142 minutes[3] |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | English |
Finally Dawn premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on 1 September 2023, where it was selected to compete for the Golden Lion, and was released in Italy on February 14, 2024, by 01 Distribution.
Cast
edit- Lily James[4] as Josephine Esperanto
- Willem Dafoe[4] as Rufus Priori
- Joe Keery[5] as Sean Lockwood
- Rachel Sennott[6] as Nan Roth[7]
- Rebecca Antonaci[8] as Mimosa
- Enzo Casertano as Rinaldo
- Michele Bravi as Singer en travesti
Production
editOn 29 August 2022, it was announced filming began in Italy.[1] Filming wrapped on 15 October, after an eight-week shoot mainly in Cinecittà, Rome.[2]
Release
editFinally Dawn premiered in-competition at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on 1 September 2023.[3] It was also invited at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'World Cinema' section and was screened on 8 October 2023.[9] It was released in Italy on 14 February 2024.[10]
Reception
editReview aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 42% of 12 critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 4.2/10.[11]
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Film Festival | 9 September 2023 | Golden Lion | Saverio Costanzo | Nominated | [12] |
References
edit- ^ a b c Vivarelli, Nick (29 August 2022). "Saverio Costanzo Talks 'Finalmente L'alba' in Which Lily James Plays a 1950s Hollywood Star at Cinecittà – First Look Image (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ a b c Goodfellow, Melanie (20 October 2022). "Saverio Costanzo Wraps 1950s-Set 'Finalmente L'Alba' With Lily James, Joe Keery & Willem Dafoe; Talks Moving On From TV Hit 'My Brilliant Friend': "I Needed To Free Myself"". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 4 November 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Finalmente l'alba". La Biennale di Venezia. Archived from the original on 14 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ a b McCall, Kevin (18 August 2022). "'Finalmente L'alba' Casts Lily James and Willem Dafoe in Mystery Roles". Collider. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (18 August 2022). "'Stranger Things' Joe Keery Joins 'Finalmente L'alba'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ Chow, Katie (18 August 2022). "Willem Dafoe, Lily James, Rachel Sennott, and Joe Keery join the cast of Finalmente L'alba". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (31 August 2023). "Saverio Costanzo on Why 'Finally Dawn' Starring Lily James as a 1950s Diva Is His Coming of Age Movie". Variety. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ Jones, Tamera (29 August 2022). "'Finalmente L'alba' Director Explains the Plot of the Lily James & Joe Keery Period Piece". Collider. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. 5 September 2023. Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "Finalmente L'Alba". 01 Distribution. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Finally Dawn". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Venezia 80 Competition". La Biennale di Venezia. 26 June 2023. Archived from the original on 25 July 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
External links
edit- Finally Dawn at IMDb