Rifkin's Festival
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| Directed by | Woody Allen |
| Written by | Woody Allen |
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| Cinematography | Vittorio Storaro |
| Edited by | Alisa Lepselter |
| Music by | Stephane Wrembel |
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Running time | 92 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
| Box office | $1,344,159[2] |
Rifkin's Festival is a 2020 comedy film, written and directed by Woody Allen. An American-Spanish-Italian co-production, It stars Elena Anaya, Louis Garrel, Gina Gershon, Sergi López, Wallace Shawn and Christoph Waltz. It premiered at the San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 18, 2020, and was released in Spain on October 2, 2020 by Tripictures.
Summary
A short plot summary appeared in The Guardian on September 4, 2019, stating: "The movie, Rifkin’s Festival, is about a couple who fall in love while in town for the San Sebastián film festival, drawing on the annual event as the backdrop to a romantic comedy."[3]
Cast
- Wallace Shawn as Mort Rifkin
- Cameron Hunter as Young Mort Rifkin
- Gina Gershon as Sue
- Christoph Waltz as Death
- Elena Anaya as Jo Rojas
- Louis Garrel as Philippe
- Sergi López as Paco
- Damian Chapa as Festivalgoer
- Bobby Slayton as Festivalgoer
- Douglas McGrath as Gil Brener
- Ken Appledorn as Cocktail Party Guest
- Richard Kind as Mort's Father
- Nathalie Poza as Mort's Mother
- Enrique Arce as Tomas Lopez
- Georgina Amorós as Delores
- Tammy Blanchard as Doris
- Iñigo Etxebeste as Host
- Steve Guttenberg as Jake
Production
In February 2019, Amazon Studios dropped Allen from a five-picture deal to produce and finance films, following the revival of the sexual assault allegation dating from 1992.[4] That month, it was announced Allen would write and direct the film, with Jaume Roures producing under his Mediapro banner.[5] In June 2019, Gina Gershon, Christoph Waltz, Elena Anaya, Louis Garrel, Sergi López and Wallace Shawn joined the cast.[6] In July 2020, Richard Kind announced he would appear in the film.[7]
Filming
Principal photography began July 10, 2019, in San Sebastián, Spain and ended on August 16, a week ahead of schedule.[8][9]
Release
In April 2020, Tripictures acquired distribution rights to the film in Spain.[10] It had its world premiere at the San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 18, 2020[11] and was released in Spain on October 2, 2020.[12] It was previously scheduled to be released in Spain on September 25.[13] It was released in Italy on November 5, 2020 by Vision Distribution.[14]
Reception
Critical reception
Rifkin's Festival holds a 64% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 13 reviews, with a weighted average of 5.82/10.[15] On Metacritic, it holds a rating of 48 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[16]
Box office
In Spain the film has grossed €750,000 ($900,000). Worldwide (Spain, the Netherlands and Russia) it has grossed $1,344,159 (as of February 2, 2021).
References
- ^ "Rifkin's Festival". San Sebastian Film Festival. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
- ^ "Rifkin's Festival". The Numbers. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Agirre-Maskariano, Mikel (September 4, 2019). "The last thing my city needs is Woody Allen selling us to the world". The Guardian. London, England: Guardian Media Group.
- ^ Gardner, Eriq (February 7, 2019). "Woody Allen Sues Amazon for Terminating Movie Deal". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California: Eldridge Industries. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ Maddus, Gene (February 7, 2019). "Woody Allen Files $68 Million Suit Against Amazon for Film Deal Breach". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 4, 2019). "Woody Allen Sets New Feature With Christoph Waltz, Gina Gershon". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ Wilstein, Matt (July 15, 2020). "Richard Kind Defends Woody Allen: 'I Just Don't Buy It'". The Daily Beast. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ Buckley, Cara (June 4, 2019). "Christoph Waltz Is Among the Stars Set for Woody Allen's New Film". The New York Times. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ Lang, Jaime; Hopewell, John (July 9, 2019). "Woody Allen's Next Film After 'A Rainy Day in New York' to Be Sold by FilmNation, Mediapro". Variety. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- ^ Grater, Tom (April 22, 2020). "Woody Allen's 'Rifkin's Festival' Secures Spain Distribution". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ^ Grater, Tom (June 25, 2020). "Woody Allen's 'Rifkin's Festival' To Open San Sebastian Fest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^ "Trailer for 'Rifkin's Festival', Woody Allen's new comedy". explica.co. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ Aldarondo, Ricardo (May 1, 2020). "Aunque Woody Allen no pueda venir, el Festival aspira a tener la premiere de su película en San Sebastián»". El Diario Vasco. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ ""Rifkin's Festival", esce il 5 novembre il nuovo film di Woody Allen". Il Messaggero. October 1, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ "Rifkin's Festival (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "Rifkin's Festival". Metacritic. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
