La chimera
La chimera (Italian: [la kiˈmɛːra]) is a 2023 period romantic drama film written and directed by Alice Rohrwacher. The film stars Josh O'Connor and Isabella Rossellini.
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| Directed by | Alice Rohrwacher |
| Written by | Alice Rohrwacher |
| Produced by | Carlo Cresto Dina |
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| Cinematography | Hélène Louvart |
| Edited by | Nelly Quettier |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
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La chimera was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, where it premiered on 26 May 2023.
Premise
The story centers on a young British archaeologist who gets involved in an international network of stolen Etruscan artifacts during the 1980s.
Cast
- Josh O'Connor as Arthur[2]
- Carol Duarte as Italia[2]
- Vincenzo Nemolato as Pirro[2]
- Alba Rohrwacher as Frida[2]
- Isabella Rossellini as Flora[2]
- Lou Roy-Lecollinet as Mélodie[2]
- Gian Piero Capretto as Mario[2]
- Ramona Fiorini as Fabriana[2]
- Luca Gargiullo
- Giuliano Mantovani as Jerry[2]
- Melchiorre Pala as Melchiorre[2]
- Yile Vianello as Beniamina[2]
- Carlo Tarmati
- Julia Pandolfo as Colombina[2]
Production
Filming began in Tuscany in February 2022.[3]
In May 2022, it was announced that Neon acquired North American distribution rights to the film.[4][5][6]
Release
La chimera premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on 26 May 2023, where it was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or and received a nine-minute standing ovation.[7] It is set to be screen at the 61st New York Film Festival in October 2023.[8] It was also invited at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'Icon' section and was screened on 7 October 2023.[9]
The film will be released in the United States by Neon.[10] It is scheduled to be released in Italy by 01 Distribution on 23 November 2023,[11] and in France by Ad Vitam on 6 December 2023.[12]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, La chimera holds an approval rating of 95% based on 37 critic reviews, with an average rating of 8.2/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "If La Chimera is a wild, improbable pursuit, this marvelous and magical tale by Alice Rochrwacher is the pie in the sky to behold."[13] On Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average, the film holds a score of 88 out of 100, based on 10 reviews indicating "universal acclaim".[14]
In his review for Variety, following its premiere at Cannes, Guy Lodge called the film "marvelously supple and sinuous" and commended Rohrwacher's direction, the cinematography and the cast performances, particularly O'Connor's, of which he wrote: "Raffish and boyish at the same time—or switching between either mode as a cover for the other—O’Connor’s deft, droll performance implies such possibilities without sentimentalizing them".[15]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Cannes Film Festival | 27 May 2023 | AFCAE Art House Cinema Award | Alice Rohrwacher | Won | [16] |
| Palme Dog - Mutt Moment | La chimera | Won | [17] | ||
| Palme d'Or | Alice Rohrwacher | Nominated | [7] | ||
| Chicago International Film Festival | 22 October 2023 | Gold Hugo | La chimera | Pending | [18] |
References
- Ntim, Zac (7 June 2023). "Alice Rohrwacher's Cannes Title 'La Chimera' Sells Out Internationally For The Match Factory". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- "La chimère" (in French). Ad Vitam. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- Vivarelli, Nick (14 February 2022). "'The Crown' Star Josh O'Connor, Isabella Rossellini Set for Alice Rohrwacher's 'La Chimera' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- Ravindran, Manori (20 May 2022). "Neon Buys Josh O'Connor and Isabella Rossellini's 'La Chimera'". Variety. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- Pedersen, Erik (20 May 2022). "Neon Takes North America On Alice Rohrwacher's 'La Chimera' – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- Ritman, Alex (20 May 2022). "Cannes: Neon Nabs Alice Rohrwacher's 'La Chimera,' Starring Josh O'Connor, Isabella Rossellini". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- D'Alessandro, Anthony; Tartaglione, Nancy (26 May 2023). "Alice Rohrwacher's 'La Chimera' Revels In Nine-Minute Standing Ovation At Triumphant Cannes Film Festival Premiere". Deadline. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- Keogan, Natalia (8 August 2023). "New York Film Festival Reveals Main Slate for 61st Edition | Filmmaker Magazine". Filmmaker. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- Vivarelli, Nick (23 May 2023). "Alice Rohrwacher on Casting 'The Crown' Star Josh O'Connor as a British Archaeologist Who Helps Steal Artifacts in 'La Chimera' – Watch Clip (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- Ravarino, Ilaria (5 July 2023). "Cartoline da Venezia: quattro film del listino 01 Distribution in predicato per il Lido". The Hollywood Reporter Roma (in Italian). Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- Mrad, Slim (21 May 2023). "Ecoprod désigne ses lauréats". boxofficepro.fr (in French). Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- "La Chimera". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- "La Chimera". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- Lodge, Guy (26 May 2023). "'La Chimera' Review: Josh O'Connor Is a Grave Robber Seeking More Elusive Treasure in Alice Rohrwacher's Enchanting New Film". Variety. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- Lemercier, Fabien (27 May 2023). "Four Daughters and The Mother of All Lies scoop Cannes' Golden Eye". Cineuropa. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- Roxborough, Scott (26 May 2023). "Cannes: 'Anatomy of a Fall' Border Collie Messi Wins Palm Dog in Most Competitive Canine Contest Yet". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- Kay, Jeremy (14 September 2023). "'Fallen Leaves', 'About Dry Grasses', 'La Chimera' among Chicago fest international line-up (exclusive)". Screendaily. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
External links
- La chimera at IMDb