Mountains (2023 film)
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| Directed by | Monica Sorelle |
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| Produced by | Robert Colom |
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| Cinematography | Javier Labrador Deulofeu |
| Edited by | Jonathan Curtas |
| Music by | Dyani Douze |
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| Distributed by | Music Box Films |
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Running time | 95 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
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Mountains is a 2023 American drama film, directed by Monica Sorelle in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Sorelle and Robert Colom. It stars Atibon Nazaire, Sheila Anozier and Chris Renois.
It had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2023, and was released on August 16, 2024, by Music Box Films. The film was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Breakthrough Performance for Nazaire, and Someone to Watch for Sorelle, which she won.[2][3]
Premise
[edit]A Haitian demolition worker is faced with the reality of redeveloping his rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.
Cast
[edit]- Atibon Nazaire as Xavier
- Sheila Anozier as Esperance
- Chris Renois as Junior
- Kerline Alce as Magaly
- Karina Bonnefil as Angeline
- Yaniel Castillo as Chino
- Serafin Falcon as Jorge
- Farley Louis as Farrell
- Macc Plaise as Jimmy
- Bechir Sylvain as Dominique
Release
[edit]The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2023, where it received a Special Jury Mention for US Narrative Feature.[4][5][6] It went onto screen at the BlackStar Film Festival on August 6, 2023,[7][8] 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023,[9][10] and AFI Fest on October 27, 2023.[11][12] In June 2024, Music Box Films acquired US distribution rights to the film, and set it for an August 16, 2024, release.[13]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.30/10.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mountains". Music Box Films. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Carly (January 6, 2024). "Monica Sorelle, Monique Walton, Set Hernandez Win Independent Spirit Emerging Filmmaker Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Lang, Brent; Moreau, Jordan (December 5, 2023). "Spirit Awards 2024 Nominations List: 'Past Lives,' 'May December,' 'American Fiction' Lead With 5 Noms Each". Variety. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 18, 2023). "Tribeca Festival's 2023 Film Lineup Includes Maggie Moore(s) With Tina Fey & Jon Hamm, First Time Female Director, Marvel's Stan Lee Doc, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Mountains". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Toma, Adriana (June 15, 2023). "Announcing the 2023 Tribeca Festival Competition Winners". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Mountains". BlackStar Film Festival. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "BlackStar Projects Announces Film Lineup for 2023 Festival". BlackStar Film Festival. June 7, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Mountains". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (September 16, 2023). "'Mountains' Review: Touching Story Of Haitian Family In Miami Is Impressive Directorial Debut For Monica Sorelle – Toronto Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Mountains". AFI Fest. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (September 28, 2023). "'All of Us Strangers,' 'American Fiction' and 'The Bikeriders' Among Selections of AFI Fest". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (June 3, 2024). "Indie Spirit Winner & Tribeca Title 'Mountains' Gets Domestic Deal With Music Box". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Mountains". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 21, 2024.