Infinite Summer (film)
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| Directed by | Miguel Llansó |
| Written by | Miguel Llansó |
| Produced by | Allison Rose Carter[1] Tõnu Hiielaid[1] Miguel Llansó[1] Rain Rannu[1] Jon Read[1] |
| Starring | Hannah Gross Johanna Aurelia Rosin Teele Kaljuvee-O'Brock |
| Cinematography | Israel Seoane |
| Edited by | Velasco Broca |
| Music by | Laurie Spiegel |
Production companies | Lanzadera Films Savage Rose Films Tallifornia |
| Distributed by | Tallifornia |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries | Estonia United States Spain |
| Languages | Estonian English |
Infinite Summer (Estonian: Igavene suvi) is a 2024 science fiction thriller adventure film written, co-produced and directed by Miguel Llansó.[2] A co-production between Estonia, the United States and Spain,[3] the film stars Hannah Gross, Johanna Aurelia Rosin and Teele Kaljuvee-O'Brock.[4]
Synopsis
Mia spends her summer vacation in a cabin with her best friend Grete and Sarah, with whom she has a complicated relationship. There, they discover a mysterious young man and his exciting new approach to dating. Through an interactive dating app, a new reality unfolds before their eyes.[5]
Cast
- Hannah Gross as Sarah
- Johanna Aurelia Rosin as Grete
- Teele Kaljuvee-O'Brock as Mia
- Ciaron Davies as Ivo / Dr. Mindfulness
- Denise Moreno as Muki
- Steve Vanoni as Detective Jack
- Katariina Unt as Detective Katrin
- Ivo Uukkivi as Mia's Father
- Anne Paluver as Grandma
- Sissi Nylia Benita as Sisi
- Lily Yuri as Detective Yasuko
- Maarja Jakobson as Doctor
- Erki Veiko as Policeman
- Agustín Mateo as Hologram Lorenzo
- Kristin Kalamees as Nurse
- Saamuel Pilpak as Boy 1
- Theodor Tabor as Boy 2
- Germo Toonikus as Party Popper
- Markus Mikk as Delivery Guy
- Mikk Rand as Suspect 1
- Jelena Garanina as Suspect 2
- Hendra Raud Zoo as Volunteer
- Alis Mäesalu as Radio
- Roland Treima as Boy in the Dream
- Erko Kundla as Helicopter Pilot
- Carlos Lesmes as Carlos
Release
Infinite Summer had its world premiere on July 27, 2024, at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival,[6] then screened on August 7, 2024, at the 7th Octopus Film Festival,[7] on September 16, 2024, at the Helsinki International Film Festival,[8] on September 20, 2024, at the 5th Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival,[9] on October 4, 2024, at the 57th Sitges Film Festival,[10] on October 25, 2024, at the Imagine Film Festival,[11] on November 10, 2024, at the QCinema International Film Festival,[12] and on May 3, 2025, at the Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival.[13]
The film was commercially released on April 11, 2025, in Estonian theaters.[14]
Reception
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 85% of 13 critics' reviews are positive.[15]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28th Fantasia International Film Festival | Cheval Noir - Best Film | Infinite Summer | Nominated | [16][17] |
| 57th Sitges Film Festival | Noves Visions - Best Film | Nominated | [18][19] |
References
- ^ a b c d e Viilup, Kaspar (April 9, 2025). "Tõnu Hiielaid filmist "Igavene suvi": protsess venis pikemaks eriefektide tõttu". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "GALERII ⟩ Särtsakas suvine seiklus: esilinastus kodumaine seikluspõnevik «Igavene suvi»". Kultuur (in Estonian). April 7, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "'INFINITE SUMMER' DE MIGUEL LLANSÓ SE ESTRENARÁ EN EL FESTIVAL DE SITGES". Paseando a Miss Cultura. September 27, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ ERR (March 26, 2025). "Aprillis jõuab kinodesse Tallifornia uus põnevik "Igavene suvi"". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "Pildid: Tallinnas esilinastus Miguel Llansó seikluspõnevik "Igavene suvi"". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). April 7, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "FANTASIA ANNOUNCES A STUNNING FIRST WAVE OF…". Fantasia Festival. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "Octopus Film Festival. Największe święto kina gatunkowego". Gdansk.pl (in Polish). Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "Infinite Summer". Helsinki International Film Festival.
- ^ "THE FIFTH ANNUAL SYDNEY SCIENCE FICTION FILM FESTIVAL OFFERS SPECULATIVE CINEMA LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN". FilmInk. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ Erauskin, David (September 25, 2024). "Infinite summer: el talento infinito de Miguel Llansó en el Festival de Sitges". Neo2 Magazine (in Spanish). Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "Infinite Summer". Imagine Filmfestival Amsterdam. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "Infinite Summer". QCinema International Film Festival. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "Infinite Summer". Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ Tammistu, Triin. "GALERII | Vaata, kes särasid uue seikluspõneviku "Igavene suvi" värvikal esilinastusel!". Sky.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "Infinite Summer". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ Foreman, Alison (July 3, 2024). "Fantasia Fest 2024 Announces Its Stellar Final Lineup with 'Ababouiné,' 'In Our Blood,' and More". IndieWire. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Jury Awards for the 28th Edition of Fantasia". Fantasia International Film Festival. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "57th Edition Award Winners". Sitges Film Festival. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "Todos los ganadores de Sitges - Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya 2024". Escribiendo Cine (in Spanish). October 12, 2024. Retrieved October 12, 2024.