The Wine of Summer is a 2013 romantic drama film written, directed and produced by Maria Matteoli, starring Elsa Pataky, Sônia Braga, Ethan Peck, Najwa Nimri, Bob Wells and Marcia Gay Harden.
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| Directed by | Maria Matteoli |
| Written by | Maria Matteoli |
| Produced by | Karina Estrada Maria Matteoli Elsa Pataky Sean Walsh |
| Starring | Elsa Pataky Sônia Braga Ethan Peck Najwa Nimri Bob Wells Marcia Gay Harden |
| Cinematography | Andrew Rydzewski |
| Edited by | Malcolm Desoto Maria Matteoli |
| Music by | Andrew Collberg Mario Matteoli Nicholas Dominic Talvola |
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| Country | United States |
| Languages | English Spanish |
Plot
editJames, at the age of 27 quits his law career in pursuit of his childhood dream of becoming an actor. While studying acting under the tutelage of Shelley, he becomes engrossed in Carlo Lucchesi's play, Tinto de Verano, which is set in Spain. James’ girlfriend Brit leaves him, and he spontaneously flies to Spain, where he encounters the playwright Lucchesi at a bookstore in Barcelona. Lucchesi is in a relationship with a much younger woman, Veronica, but still nurtures an old love for his long lost muse, Eliza, a novelist, who happens to be visiting her son, Nico a trumpet player who also lives in Barcelona. In the golden backdrop of Spain, these characters find their fates intertwined.[1]
Cast
edit- Elsa Pataky as Veronica
- Sônia Braga as Eliza
- Ethan Peck as James
- Najwa Nimri as Ana
- Bob Wells as Carlo
- Marcia Gay Harden as Shelley
- Kelsey Asbille as Brit
- Jonathan D. Mellor as Henry
- Mimi Gianopulos as Nina
- Michael Scott Allen as Michael
- Dominic Allburn as Roberto
- Francesc Prat as Frankie
- Afrika Bibang as Serafina
- Nicholas Dominic Talvola as Nico
- Andrea L. Hart as Nicole
Production
editFilming
editFilming started in October 2011 and was shot on location in Barcelona, Spain and Eureka, California.[2][3]
Release
editThe film was shown at the 2013 Douro Film Harvest in Portugal.[3]
References
edit- ^ Kit, Borys (October 7, 2011). "Ethan Peck, Mimi Gianopulos to Star in 'Wine of Summer'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
- ^ Savage, Jennifer (21 September 2013). "Local Girl Does Good: 'The Wine of Summer' Victorious in Portugal". North Coast Journal. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ a b "'The Wine of Summer' director Maria Matteoli hosts screening in Eureka". Times Standard. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2014.