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City of Love
Poster
Directed byÈric Boadella
Written by
  • Èric Boadella
  • Sara Pattarini
Story byRobert DeCesare
Produced by
  • Byron Austen Ashley
  • Èric Boadella
  • Sara Pattarini
Starring
CinematographyRomas Usakovas
Edited byNadine Mundo
Music byOkan Isik
Production
company
Rotten Apple Entertainment
Distributed byFreestyle Digital Media
Release dates
  • January 28, 2023 (2023-01-28) (New Jersey International Film Festival)
  • December 19, 2023 (2023-12-19) (VOD)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

City of Love is a 2023 American comedy crime thriller film directed by Èric Boadella and written by Boadella and Sara Pattarini. The film stars Robert DeCesare, Kathryn Schott, Taylor Nichols and Mario Tardón.

Plot

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After 20 years in prison, a former inmate becomes a rideshare driver to catch up on his life in society.

Cast

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  • Robert DeCesare as Spencer Combs
  • Kathryn Schott as Molly Sullivan
  • Taylor Nichols as Ted Larsson
  • Mario Tardón as Thomas
  • Myron Donley as Henry
  • Daniel Reed Ferrell as Young Spencer
  • Heidi Méndez as Aunt Lidia
  • Samuel Garnett as Will Patterson
  • Paul Dinh-McCrillis as Jeff Harding
  • Kristen Vaganos as Stephanie
  • Nick Bardin as Sergej Zudarovich
  • Joel Riley Martin as Sal Murphy
  • Eric Riggs as Young Jeff Harding
  • Chrissy Bergeron as Lourdes Combs
  • Yessi Sanchez as Babel
  • Michael Cortez as Inspector Ramirez
  • Kelvin Adekunle as Nick
  • Isabella Cohen as Anne
  • Olivia Cohen as Mary
  • Bunny Gibson as Jackie
  • Tryphena Wade as Officer Flynn
  • Vasilisa Badeka as Daughter

Production

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Car scenes in the film were shot in a studio and exteriors were composited together. Boadella said it was only possible to do during the pandemic because the empty studios were generous enough to give them a one-day rate for the entire film.[1]

Release

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The film premiered at New Jersey International Film Festival on January 28, 2023,[2] screened at DC Independent Film Festival,[3] NewFilmmakers Los Angeles[4] and was released on video on demand on December 19, 2023, by Freestyle Digital Media.[5][6]

Reception

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The film won Best Feature Film at New Jersey International Film Festival's Spring 2023 edition.[7] Natalie Tango at New Jersey Stage compared the film to Taxi Driver and said it is a phenomenal psychological horror film, complimenting DeCesare's performance and claiming the color "tones of blue and red help indicate the film’s negative, depressing theme."[8]

References

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  1. ^ Ayuso, Rocio (2023-05-22). "Èric Boadella hace de "City of Love" su segunda primera película | Golden Globes". Golden Globes. Archived from the original on 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  2. ^ Nigrin, Al (2023-01-23). "Neo-noir thriller City of Love screens on opening weekend of the Spring 2023 New Jersey Film Festival!". NewJerseyStage. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  3. ^ "Announcing DCIFF 2023 Finalists, screening March 1-5, 2023". DC Independent Film Festival. 2023-01-15. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  4. ^ Molloy, Tim (2023-08-11). "Stories of Looking for Love Highlight NFMLA's In Focus: Disability Film Festival". MovieMaker. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  5. ^ Drury, Sharareh (2023-11-30). "Comedic Crime Thriller 'City of Love' Acquired by Freestyle Digital Media for December Release". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  6. ^ Edwards, Phil (2023-12-15). "City of Love – Watch the trailer for the new neo-noir movie | Live for Films". Live for Films. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
  7. ^ "Rutgers Film Co-op | New Jersey Film Festival". New Jersey International Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  8. ^ Tango, Natalie (2023-01-18). "Eric Boadella Terrific Neo-Noir City of Love Premieres At The Spring 2023 New Jersey Film Festival On Saturday, January 28!". New Jersey Stage. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
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