The Wine of Summer
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Directed byMaria Matteoli
Written byMaria Matteoli
Produced byKarina Estrada
Maria Matteoli
Elsa Pataky
Sean Walsh
StarringElsa Pataky
Sônia Braga
Ethan Peck
Najwa Nimri
Bob Wells
Marcia Gay Harden
CinematographyAndrew Rydzewski
Edited byMalcolm Desoto
Maria Matteoli
Music byAndrew Collberg
Mario Matteoli
Nicholas Dominic Talvola
Production
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CountryUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
Spanish

The Wine of Summer is a 2013 romantic drama film written, directed and produced by Maria Matteoli, starring Elsa Pataky, Sônia Braga, Ethan Peck, Najwa Nimri, Bob Wells and Marcia Gay Harden.

Plot

James, at the age of 27 quits his law career in pursuit of his childhood dream of becoming an actor. While studying acting under the tutelage of Shelley, he becomes engrossed in Carlo Lucchesi's play, Tinto de Verano, which is set in Spain. James’ girlfriend Brit leaves him, and he spontaneously flies to Spain, where he encounters the playwright Lucchesi at a bookstore in Barcelona. Lucchesi is in a relationship with a much younger woman, Veronica, but still nurtures an old love for his long lost muse, Eliza, a novelist, who happens to be visiting her son, Nico a trumpet player who also lives in Barcelona. In the golden backdrop of Spain, these characters find their fates intertwined.[1]

Cast

Production

Filming

Filming started in October 2011 and was shot on location in Barcelona, Spain and Eureka, California.[2][3]

Release

The film was shown at the 2013 Douro Film Harvest in Portugal.[3]

References

  1. ^ Kit, Borys (October 7, 2011). "Ethan Peck, Mimi Gianopulos to Star in 'Wine of Summer'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  2. ^ Savage, Jennifer (21 September 2013). "Local Girl Does Good: 'The Wine of Summer' Victorious in Portugal". North Coast Journal. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  3. ^ a b "'The Wine of Summer' director Maria Matteoli hosts screening in Eureka". Times Standard. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2014.

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