Dreams is a 2025 drama film written and directed by Michel Franco, starring Jessica Chastain, Isaac Hernández and Rupert Friend.[1]

Dreams
Directed byMichel Franco
Written byMichel Franco
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyYves Cape
Edited byÓscar Figueroa
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Release date
CountriesUnited States
Mexico
LanguagesEnglish
Spanish

The international co-production between United States and Mexico, had its world premiere at the Main Competition of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, where it will compete for the Golden Bear.[2]

Cast

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Production

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Franco and the film's stars at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival

In September 2023, it was announced that the film was in post-production after filming wrapped in San Francisco.[5] The film was also shot in Mexico City.[6] The filmmakers were granted a waiver from SAG-AFTRA which granted them to make the film during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[5]

In July 2024, it was announced that the international rights to the film were sold to the Match Factory.[6]

Reception

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Stephanie Bunbury of Deadline Hollywood gave the film a negative review and wrote, “As a heartbreaker, Dreams is flat and entirely affectless.”[7]

Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian awarded the film four stars out of five.[8]

Ryan Lattanzio of IndieWire graded the film an A−.[9]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Golden Bear Dreams Pending [10]


References

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  1. ^ Barraclough, Leo (November 7, 2024). "Michel Franco's 'Dreams,' Starring Jessica Chastain and Isaac Hernández, Launches at AFM". Variety. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Rosser, Michael (21 January 2025). "Berlin film festival reveals 2025 competition line-up 2025". ScreenDaily. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  3. ^ Ford, Lily (February 13, 2025). "Jessica Chastain Had to Remove Her Personal Politics to Lead Michel Franco's 'Dreams'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  4. ^ "Dreams". The Match Factory. Archived from the original on February 15, 2025. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Kit, Borys (September 12, 2023). "Jessica Chastain Reteams with Michel Franco for Secret Drama 'Dreams'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Barraclough, Leo (July 3, 2024). "Michel Franco's 'Dreams,' Starring Jessica Chastain, to Be Sold by the Match Factory (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  7. ^ Bunbury, Stephanie (February 15, 2025). "'Dreams' Review: Jessica Chastain Plays The Ice Princess In Michel Franco's Skewering Of Woke Hypocrisy – Berlin Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  8. ^ Bradshaw, Peter (February 15, 2025). "Dreams review – Jessica Chastain channels rich Americans whose charity comes with strings". The Guardian. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  9. ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (February 15, 2025). "'Dreams' Review: Jessica Chastain Gives a Daring Performance in Michel Franco's Most Powerful Film Yet". IndieWire. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  10. ^ Scott Roxborough (21 January 2025). "Berlin Film Festival Lineup: Movies From Richard Linklater, Michel Franco, Hang Song-Soo in Competition (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
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