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Motel Destino is an upcoming 2024 erotic thriller film directed and co-written by Karim Aïnouz. It stars Iago Xavier, Nataly Rocha and Fábio Assunção in the lead roles.[1]
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| Directed by | Karim Aïnouz |
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| Produced by | Janaina Bernardes Caio Gullane Fabio Gullane André Novis Gabriele Tana Hélène Théodoly |
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| Cinematography | Hélène Louvart |
| Edited by | Nelly Quittier |
| Music by | Benedikt Schiefer |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
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| Language | Portuguese |
The film was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it is set to premiere in May 2024.
Premisse edit
The neon-hued Motel Destino, a roadside sex hotel shimmering (or a similar word) under the burning blue skies of the northeastern coast of Brazil, is run by hot-headed Elias and his restless younger wife Dayana. The unexpected arrival of 21-year-old Heraldo, on the run after a botched hit, disrupts the established order. As the tropical noir plays out, loyalties and desires intertwine to reveal that destiny has its own enigmatic design.[2]
Cast edit
- Iago Xavier as Heraldo
- Nataly Rocha as Dayana
- Fábio Assunção as Elias
Production edit
Motel Destino was produced by Cinema Inflamável and Gullane in co-production with Globo Filmes, Telecine, and Canal Brasil, and co-produced internationally by Maneki Films (France) and The Match Factory (Germany). The screenplay was written by Wislan Esmeraldo, in collaboration with Aïnouz and Mauricio Zacharias. The film was shot entirely in Ceará, where Aïnouz hails from.[3] Iago Xavier and Nataly Rocha were selected for the lead roles after an extensive audition process which included over 500 actors.[1]
Release edit
Motel Destino was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere in May 2024.[4]
Pandora Filmes is scheduled to theatrically release the film in Brazil[1] while Tandem Films is handling distribution in France, Brouhaha/Written Rock are handling the UK rights, and worldwide sales are entrusted to The Match Factory.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c Barraclough, Leo (7 August 2023). "'Firebrand' Director Karim Aïnouz Starts Production on Erotic Thriller 'Motel Destino,' the Match Factory Handles Sales". Variety. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "MOTEL DESTINO". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ a b Bergeson, Samantha (11 April 2024). "'Motel Destino' First Look: Karim Aïnouz Returns to Brazil for Sweaty Erotic Sex Hotel Thriller". IndieWire. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "The films of the Official Selection 2024". Festival de Cannes. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
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