Across the River and into the Trees (film)
Across the River and into the Trees is a 2022 film produced by Tribune pictures of London directed by Paula Ortiz and written by Peter Flannery based on the 1950 novel of the same name by Ernest Hemingway. It stars Liev Schreiber and Matilda De Angelis alongside Josh Hutcherson and Danny Huston. The film previewed at the Sun Valley Film Festival on March 30, 2022.
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| Directed by | Paula Ortiz |
| Screenplay by | Peter Flannery |
| Based on | Across the River and into the Trees by Ernest Hemingway |
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| Cinematography | Javier Aguirresarobe |
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Production company | Tribune Pictures |
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| Language | English |
Premise
Colonel Richard Cantwell, wounded and damaged by the war, seeks inner peace.
Cast
- Liev Schreiber as Colonel Richard Cantwell
- Matilda De Angelis as Renata Contarini
- Danny Huston as Capt. Wes O'Neill
- Josh Hutcherson as Jackson
- Laura Morante as Contessa Contarini
- Sabrina Impacciatore as Agostina
Production
In 2016, Pierce Brosnan, Isabella Rossellini, and María Valverde joined the cast of a feature film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's Across the River and into the Trees, with Martin Campbell set to direct from a screenplay by Peter Flannery.[1][2] In September 2020, Paula Ortiz replaced Campbell as director, every role was recast, and Liev Schreiber, Matilda De Angelis, Laura Morante, Javier Cámara, and Giancarlo Giannini joined the cast.[3] In November, Josh Hutcherson was added to the cast, with Danny Huston joining the following year in February.[4][5] Principal photography for the film was scheduled to begin in Venice in October 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy with cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe.[6] On March 3, 2021, it was reported that production had concluded and that editing would be done by Kate and Stuart Baird.[7]
Release
The film premiered at the Sun Valley Film Festival on March 30, 2022.[8] It was released in Spain on October 11, 2023.[9]
In May 2023, Bleecker Street acquired the North American distribution rights with plans for a fall 2023 theatrical release but in May 2024, Level 33 Entertainment acquired the North American distribution rights and set an August 2024 release date.
