Israeli Director Alma Har'el's New Film 'Wet' Acquired by Lionsgate
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli director Alma Har'el's new film "Wet" has been acquired by Lionsgate for North American and UK distribution. The movie features actors Javier Bardem and Rosalía and is described as a maritime adventure with family drama and dark comedy elements. Filming is set to begin in the Dominican Republic in 2027. Har'el stated the film "resonates with the crazy times we are living in" and "refuses to behave according to the rules."
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- Lionsgate acquired distribution rights for Israeli director Alma Har'el's new film 'Wet'.
- The film features actors Javier Bardem and Rosalía and is set to film in the Dominican Republic.
- Har'el described the film as resonating with current times and refusing to follow rules.
- Plot details for 'Wet' are being kept secret, but it's described as a maritime adventure.
- This is Har'el's first feature film since 'Honey Boy' in 2019.
Israeli director Alma Har'el's new film, titled "Wet," has been acquired by Lionsgate for distribution in North America and the UK. The film, which Har'el also co-wrote with Christian Stangbye, is described as a "wild and tempting" maritime adventure blending family drama, dark comedy, and social satire. Plot details are currently being kept under wraps.
"Wet" boasts a notable cast, including Spanish actor Javier Bardem, known for his vocal criticism of Israel, and Spanish singer Rosalía, who is expanding her acting career. Other cast members include Rebecca Ferguson, Conor Story, Odessa A'zion, and Lucas Haas. Filming is scheduled to commence in the Dominican Republic in 2027.
Har'el, a Tel Aviv native, commented on the project, stating, "I've recently had to find humor within the chaos and humanity in the most unexpected situations." She expressed gratitude to Lionsgate for embracing a film that "resonates with the crazy times we are living in" and is excited to assemble the "extraordinary group of actors" to create a film that "refuses to behave according to the rules." Har'el has previously shared pro-Palestinian content and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza on social media.
Har'el's previous directorial work includes the acclaimed documentary "Bombay Beach," for which she won an award at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011, and the film "Honey Boy" starring Shia LaBeouf, for which she received a Directors Guild of America award. "Wet" will be her first feature-length narrative film since "Honey Boy" in 2019.
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