Monica is a 2022 drama film directed by Andrea Pallaoro from a screenplay by Pallaoro and Orlando Tirado. It stars Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson, Emily Browning, and Adriana Barraza.
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| Directed by | Andrea Pallaoro |
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| Cinematography | Katelin Arizmendi |
| Edited by | Paola Freddi |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.7 million[1] |
| Box office | $182,156[2][3] |
The film had its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2022, and it was released by IFC Films in the United States on May 12, 2023.
Plot
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A trans woman estranged from her family returns home to care for her dying mother.
Cast
edit- Trace Lysette as Monica
- Patricia Clarkson as Eugenia
- Emily Browning as Laura
- Adriana Barraza as Leticia
- Joshua Close as Paul
- Leland and Brennan Pittman as Benny
Production
editIn 2016, Trace Lysette auditioned for the titular role, winning the role, and then became an executive producer.[4]
In September 2020, Patricia Clarkson, Trace Lysette, Anna Paquin and Adriana Barraza joined the cast of the film, with Andrea Pallaoro directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Orlando Tirado.[5] In June 2021, Emily Browning joined the cast of the film, replacing Paquin who exited the project due to scheduling conflicts.[6]
Principal photography began in June 2021.[7]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2022, where Lysette received an 11-minute standing ovation for her performance.[8][9] Italian distributor Arthouse (a label of I Wonder Pictures) scheduled a December 1, 2022, Italian theatrical release date.[10] In December 2022, IFC Films acquired distribution rights to the film.[11] It was released in the United States on May 12, 2023.[12]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 84% of 62 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10. The website's consensus reads: "Bolstered by a powerful lead performance from Trace Lysette, Monica follows a personal quest that's as beautifully filmed as it is emotionally resonant."[13] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 75 out of 100, based on 15 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[14]
Awards and Nominations
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| Independent Spirit Awards | February 25, 2024 | Best Lead Performance | Trace Lysette | Nominated | [15] |
| GLAAD Media Awards | March 14, 2024 | Outstanding Film – Limited Release | Monica | Won | [16] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Trace Lysette hopes her trans role in 'Monica' opens doors -- and eyes". January 4, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "Monica (2022)". The Numbers. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "Monica (2022)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ Malkin, Marc (May 12, 2023). "'Monica' Star Trace Lysette Says Screening at New York's LGBT Community Center Was 'Heavy': 'I Got My Gender Identity Therapy There 20 Years Ago'". Variety. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (September 11, 2020). "Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson, Anna Paquin & Adriana Barraza To Star In Drama 'Monica'; The Exchange Launches Sales — Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (June 29, 2021). "Emily Browning Replaces Anna Paquin In Drama 'Monica' With Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson & Adriana Barraza; Filming Underway in Ohio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ Scarpa, Vittoria (July 2, 2021). "Filming begins in the USA on Monica by Andrea Pallaoro". Cineuropa. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ "Biennale Cinema 2022 | Monica". Venice Biennale. June 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ Rude, Mey (September 6, 2022). "Trace Lysette Gets 11-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice Festival Film". Out. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "'Monica', arriva in sala il film di Andrea Pallaoro". Cinecittà News. November 11, 2022.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (December 6, 2022). "IFC Films buys Andrea Pallaoro's Venice Competition title Monica (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (March 23, 2023). "'Transparent' Star Trace Lysette and Patricia Clarkson Play an Estranged Daughter and Mother Who Connect in 'Monica' – Watch U.S. Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ "Monica". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
- ^ "Monica". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved July 23, 2023.
- ^ Brent Lang, Jordan Moreau=date=December 5, 2023 (December 5, 2023). "Spirit Awards 2024 Nominations List". Retrieved December 5, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "GLAAD ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 35th ANNUAL GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS". GLAAD. January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
