Jun. 09, 2023|USA|105 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Comedy;Romance;Science;Fiction
Description: “Asteroid City,” a 2023 American comedy-drama film, is written, directed, and produced by Wes Anderson, in collaboration with Roman Coppola. The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Steve Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Hong Chau, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan, and Jeff Goldblum. The film’s metatextual narrative revolves around a Junior Stargazer convention set in a retrofuturistic 1955, presented as a play, while also exploring the creation of the play itself. It serves as Anderson’s tribute to the cultural memory and myths surrounding extraterrestrials and UFO sightings in the Southwestern desert during the postwar era of the 20th century.
Originally announced in September 2020 as an untitled romance project, the film was later described as focusing on a group of intellectually gifted teenagers. Filming took place in Spain from August to October 2021, with cinematographer Robert D. Yeoman. Key scenes were shot in Chinchón, utilizing sets designed to resemble a desert landscape and a mock train station. The post-production process included editor Barney Pilling and a score by Alexandre Desplat, featuring country and western music from various artists. The official title was unveiled in October 2021 at the BFI London Film Festival.
“Asteroid City” premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2023, where it competed for the Palme d’Or. It was released in the United States by Focus Features, starting with a limited theatrical release on June 16, 2023, followed by a wide release a week later. The film has grossed over $38 million worldwide and has received generally positive reviews from critics.
Cast director: Wes Anderson
Cast actor: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Jake Ryan, Grace Edwards, Maya Hawke, Rupert Friend, Jeffrey Wright
Original name: Asteroid City