Finally Dawn
Directed bySaverio Costanzo
Written bySaverio Costanzo
Produced byMario Gianani
Lorenzo Gangarossa
StarringLily James
Willem Dafoe
Joe Keery
CinematographySayombhu Mukdeeprom
Music byMassimo Martellotta
Production
companies
Distributed by01 Distribution[1]
Release dates
  • 1 September 2023 (2023-09-01) (Venice)
  • 14 February 2024 (2024-02-14)
Running time
142 minutes[3]
CountryItaly
LanguageEnglish

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.

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 is scheduled to be released in Italy on February 14, 2024, by 01 Distribution.

Cast

Production

On 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

Finally 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 is scheduled to be released in Italy on 14 February 2024.[10]

Reception

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 50% of ten critics gave the film a positive review, with an average rating of 4.2/10.[11]

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for Finally Dawn
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Venice Film Festival 9 September 2023 Golden Lion Saverio Costanzo Nominated [12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 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. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 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. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Finalmente l'alba". La Biennale di Venezia. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  4. 1 2 McCall, Kevin (18 August 2022). "'Finalmente L'alba' Casts Lily James and Willem Dafoe in Mystery Roles". Collider. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  5. ↑ Kroll, Justin (18 August 2022). "'Stranger Things' Joe Keery Joins 'Finalmente L'alba'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  6. ↑ 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. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  7. ↑ 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. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  8. ↑ Jones, Tamera (29 August 2022). "'Finalmente L'alba' Director Explains the Plot of the Lily James & Joe Keery Period Piece". Collider. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  9. ↑ "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Finalmente L'Alba". 01 Distribution. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  11. ↑ "Finally Dawn". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  12. ↑ "Venezia 80 Competition". La Biennale di Venezia. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
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