Finally Dawn

Finally Dawn
Directed bySaverio Costanzo
Written bySaverio Costanzo
Produced byMario Gianani
Lorenzo Gangarossa
Starring
CinematographySayombhu Mukdeeprom
Music byMassimo Martellotta
Production
companies
Distributed by01 Distribution
Release dates
  • 1 September 2023 (2023-09-01) (Venice)
  • 14 February 2024 (2024-02-14)
Running time
142 minutes
CountryItaly
Languages
  • English
  • Italian

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 was released in Italy on February 14, 2024, by 01 Distribution.

Cast

Production

On 29 August 2022, it was announced filming began in Italy. Filming wrapped on 15 October, after an eight-week shoot mainly in Cinecittà, Rome.

Release

Finally Dawn premiered in competition at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on 1 September 2023. It was also invited to the 28th Busan International Film Festival and was screened in its World Cinema section on 8 October 2023. The film was released in theaters in Italy on 14 February 2024.

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 38% of 21 critics' reviews are positive.

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for Finally Dawn 80th Venice International Film Festival
Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Golden Lion Saverio Costanzo Nominated
Marcello Mastroianni Award Rebecca Antonaci Nominated
La Pellicola d'Oro Award Massimiliano Kuveiller (Best Camera Operator) Won

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. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. 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. Archived from the original on 4 November 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Finalmente l'alba". La Biennale di Venezia. Archived from the original on 14 August 2023. 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. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  5. ↑ Jones, Tamera (29 August 2022). "'Finalmente L'alba' Director Explains the Plot of the Lily James & Joe Keery Period Piece". Collider. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  6. ↑ Kroll, Justin (18 August 2022). "'Stranger Things' Joe Keery Joins 'Finalmente L'alba'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  7. ↑ 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. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  8. ↑ 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. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  9. ↑ "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. 5 September 2023. Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Finalmente L'Alba". 01 Distribution. Archived from the original on 12 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  11. ↑ "Finally Dawn". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  12. ↑ "Venezia 80 Competition". La Biennale di Venezia. 26 June 2023. Archived from the original on 25 July 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.