Finally Dawn movie storyline. Rome, 1953. The night after the murder of Wilma Montesi, several people linked to a sword-and-sandal film set in ancient Egypt that is being shot at Cinecittà find themselves sharing important moments:
Mimosa, a simple Roman girl, about to marry a man who is liked more by his family than by her, who initially showed up at Cinecittà only to be an extra; Josephine Esperanto, the star of the film, a veteran of classic Hollywood who feels threatened by the new generation of “naturalistic” actors represented by Sean Lockwood, another protagonist of the film; Rufus Priori, an American gallery owner and friend of Josephine’s, who will lead the unlikely group on their journey through the night.
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 in-competition at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2023 where it was selected to compete for the Golden Lion. It was also invited at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in ‘World Cinema’ section and was screened on October 8, 2023. It was released in Italy on February 14, 2024, by 01 Distribution.
Finally Dawn (2024)
Finalmente L’alba
Directed by: Saverio Costanzo
Starring: Lily James, Willem Dafoe, Joe Keery, Rachel Sennott, Rebecca Antonac, Enzo Casertano, Michele Bravi, Paul Boche, Gabriele Falsetta, Chiara Condrò, Silvia Fantoni
Screenplay by: Saverio Costanzo
Production Design by: Laura Pozzaglio
Cinematography by: Sayombhu Mukdeeprom
Film Editing by: Francesca Calvelli
Costume Design by: Antonella Cannarozzi
Art Direction by: Romolo Pompa
Music by: Massimo Martellotta
MPAA Rating: None.
Distributed by: 01 Distribution
Release Date: September 1, 2023 (Venice), February 14, 2024 (Italy)
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