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| In the Summers | |
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| Directed by | Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio |
| Written by | Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Alejandro Mejía |
| Edited by | Adam Dicterow |
| Music by | Eduardo Cabra |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Countries | United States Mexico |
| Languages | English Spanish |
In the Summers is a 2024 American semi-autobiographical drama film written and directed by Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio in her feature directorial debut.[1] The film won the Grand Jury Prize U.S. Dramatic at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.[2][3]
Premise[edit]
The film centers two sisters navigating fraught summer visits with their father.[2]
Cast[edit]
- René Pérez as Vicente
- Sasha Calle as Eva
- Lio Mehiel as Violeta
- Emma Ramos as Carmen
- Leslie Grace as Yenny
- Sharlene Cruz as Camila
Production[edit]
It is the debut film of Alessandra Lacorazza, and is loosely based on her childhood visiting her father in Colombia during the summers. Production took place in Las Cruces, New Mexico and wrapped in June 2023.[4][5]
Reception[edit]
The film received mostly positive reviews from film critics. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 27 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10. The website's consensus reads: "In the Summers homes in on emotional insights even as its narrative wanders, suggesting a bright future for writer-director Alessandra Lacorazza." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 81 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".
Lovia Gyarke of The Hollywood Reporter described the film as "a visual poem" and praised its acting, but criticized the pacing of the final act.[6] Carlos Aguilar of Variety also praised the cast and its focus on "the everyday vicissitudes of ordinary folk", rather than overly inspirational Latino protagonists.[7]
Robert Daniels of Rogerebert.com criticized the film's lack of a strong central narrative, use of cliches and the distance between the audience and the characters, writing that it "has the look of a better film". However, he praised the actors, "especially the organically composed Residente" saying they "give more than the script offers".[8]
References[edit]
- ^ Latino-Owned Luz Films on Diversity and Sundance Winner In the Summers - IndieWire
- ^ a b Buchanan, Kyle (January 26, 2024). "'In the Summers,' a Father-Daughters Tale, Wins the Top Prize at Sundance". The New York Times.
- ^ The Complete List of 2024 Sundance Film Festival Award Winners|Sundance Film Festival
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (2023-07-11). "Indie Feature 'In The Summers' Starring Residente, Sasha Calle, Lío Mehiel & Leslie Grace Wraps Production; Drops First-Look Photos". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ Cook, Mike (2023-08-07). "New York writer-director fell in love with Las Cruces: filming movie here". Las Cruces Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ Gyarkye, Lovia (2024-01-22). "'In the Summers' Review: A Quiet Debut Poetically Explores Forgiveness Between Parent and Child". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ Aguilar, Carlos (2024-01-24). "'In the Summers' Review: Moving Debut Spans the Foundational Years of a Parent-Child Relationship". Variety. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ Daniels, Robert. "Sundance 2024: Didi, In the Summers | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
