All the World Is Sleeping is a 2021 drama film written and directed by Ryan Lacen in his feature film debut. It stars Melissa Barrera, Kristen Gutoskie, Lisandra Tena, Luis Bordonada, Jackie Cruz and Jorge Garcia.
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| Directed by | Ryan Lacen |
| Written by | Ryan Lacen |
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| Cinematography | Michael Garcia |
| Edited by | Eric Seo |
| Music by | Emily Greene |
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| Distributed by | Gravitas Ventures |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editIn New Mexico a young woman resolved not to make the same mistakes as her parents but addiction issues threatens her life with her own daughter.[1]
Cast
edit- Melissa Barrera as Chama
- Valentina Herrera as young Chama
- Jackie Cruz as Toaster
- Kristen Gutoskie as Nell
- Luis Bordonada as Santi
- Lisandra Tena as Beatriz
- Alma Sisneros as Gata
- Cory Scott Allen as Al Taylor
- Dave Edwards as Dr. Bundy
- Jorge Garcia as Nick
Production
editWritten and directed by Ryan Lacen, the project was produced by Anthony Baldino, Charlene Bencomo, Micaela Cadena, Ryan Lacen and Sonja Mereu.[2] Lacen told Deadline Hollywood that "a unique collaboration with the non-profit Bold Futures" meant that the project "is not only based on the lived experiences of seven women with a history of addiction, it was made by them". He added "As a director, whose own family has been affected by addiction, my intention was to create a film that felt truthful".[3] Barrera plays a composite character based on the experiences of Bold Futures (formerly known as Young Women United), which is a New Mexico-based reproductive justice nonprofit organisation.[4]
Release
editThe film was shown at the New York Latino Film Festival on September 16, 2021.[2] The film became available to stream on-demand, and had a limited theater release in the United States on March 17, 2023.[5]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of five critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[6] Michael Talbot-Haynes in Film Threat described the film as a "genuine ethnographic study in the oral tradition as much as a dramatic feature" and that it is “one of the most honest and harrowing studies of addiction since Requiem for a Dream".[7]
References
edit- ^ Massoto, Erick (February 8, 2023). "Melissa Barrera Is a Mother Struggling With Addiction in 'All The World Is Sleeping' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "All The World Is Sleeping". nylatinofilmfestival.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 25, 2023). "Gravitas Ventures Takes North America On Addiction Drama 'All The World Is Sleeping' Starring 'Scream VI's Melissa Barrera". Deadline. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Michael; McCormack, Olivia (March 16, 2023). "New movies to stream this week: 'Navalny,' 'Boston Strangler' and more". Washington Post. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Booth, Ned (February 9, 2023). "'All The World Is Sleeping' Trailer: Melissa Barrera Stars A Young Mother Battling Addiction On March 17". The Playlist. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "All the World Is Sleeping". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ Talbot-Haynes, Michael (October 1, 2021). "All the World is SleepingA". Filmthreat.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
