Daniela Forever Explained

Director:Nacho Vigalondo
Cinematography:Jon D. Domínguez
Music:Hidrogenesse
Editing:Carolina Martínez Urbina
Language:English
Distributor:Filmax
Runtime:110 minutes

Daniela Forever is an upcoming science fiction romantic drama film written and directed by Nacho Vigalondo starring Henry Golding and Beatrice Grannò.

Plot

The plot is set in Madrid. Uneasily coping with the tragic loss of his significant other Daniela, Nicolas joins a clinical trial delivering a reconstruction of Daniela by means of lucid dreams.

Production

The film is a Spanish-Belgian-American co-production by Sayaka Producciones along with Wrong Men, Señor y Señora, Mediacrest Entertainment and XYZ Films and it had the participation and funding from ICAA, Wallimage, Filmin, and Movistar Plus+.[1] In February 2023, the project was revealed, with Nacho Vigalondo as director and Henry Golding as a lead actor.[2] Later in April 2023, Beatrice Grannò was reported to have joined the cast as a co-star. In July 2023, Rubén Ochandiano was reported to be part of the film, with Ochandiano likewise reporting Aura Garrido and Nathalie Poza as fellow cast members.[3] Filming took place in Madrid.[4]

Release

The film will open the Platform Prize competition of the 49th Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2024.[5] It also made it to the slate of the 2024 Fantastic Fest for its US premiere.[6] It will be distributed in Spain by Filmax.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'The White Lotus' Breakout Beatrice Grannò Joins Henry Golding In Sci-Fi Romance 'Daniela Forever'; Madrid Shoot To Start Next Month — Cannes Market. Deadline Hollywood. 27 April 2023. Andreas. Wiseman.
  2. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. Andreas. Wiseman. 8 February 2023. Henry Golding To Star In Nacho Vigalondo's Madrid-Set Sci-Fi Romance 'Daniela Forever' — EFM.
  3. Web site: Rubén Ochandiano: "Tengo debilidad por Woody Allen como buen neurótico e hipocondriaco que soy". Esquire. Ana. Trasobares. 15 July 2023.
  4. Web site: Cinemanía. 20minutos.es. Madrid Film Office impulsó el incremento de rodajes en la capital en 2023. 17 January 2024.
  5. Web site: Nacho Vigalondo’s Sci-Fi Romance ‘Daniela Forever’ to Open Toronto Film Fest Platform Competition. The Hollywood Reporter. Etan. Vlessing. 23 July 2024.
  6. Web site: Fantastic Fest Unveils 2024 Lineup Featuring ‘Terrifier 3,’ ‘Apartment 7A,’ ‘Anora,’ ‘Never Let Go’ & More. Deadline Hollywood. 15 August 2024. Matt. Grobar.