Notes on a Summer (2023)
Writer and filmmaker Llorente’s homeland becomes the focus of a simmering drama played out amongst the beaches, squares and lush green mountains of this north-western province of Spain. The action follows Marta as she swaps her busy life in Madrid with boyfriend Leo for a trip back to her hometown for the summer. With naturalistic settings, minimal dialogue and lingering shots, the director highlights the contrast between real life and the carefree pace of the holidays. As the summer progresses, a relationship from her past causes confusion and she’s forced to choose between the innocence and freedom of her youth and the grown-up world with all its routines and responsibilities.
Director: Diego Llorente
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: September 1, 2023
Cast
- Katia Borlado - Marta
- Antonio Araque - Leo
- Álvaro Quintana - Pablo
- Rocío Suárez - Elena
- Ana Santos - Ana
Screenplay
- Diego Llorente
- Diego Llorente (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Adrián Hernández
Editing: Diego Llorente
Production: Báltico, Failo Cine
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Notes on a Summer about?
- Writer and filmmaker Llorente’s homeland becomes the focus of a simmering drama played out amongst the beaches, squares and lush green mountains of this north-western province of Spain. The action follows Marta as she swaps her busy life in Madrid with boyfriend Leo for a trip back to her hometown for the summer. With naturalistic settings, minimal dialogue and lingering shots, the director highlights the contrast between real life and the carefree pace of the holidays. As the summer progresses, a relationship from her past causes confusion and she’s forced to choose between the innocence and freedom of her youth and the grown-up world with all its routines and responsibilities.
- Who directed Notes on a Summer?
- Notes on a Summer was directed by Diego Llorente.
- Who stars in Notes on a Summer?
- Notes on a Summer stars Katia Borlado, Antonio Araque, Álvaro Quintana, Rocío Suárez, Ana Santos.
- How long is Notes on a Summer?
- Notes on a Summer has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Notes on a Summer?
- Notes on a Summer is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Notes on a Summer produced?
- Notes on a Summer was produced in Spain.