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Mountains
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMonica Sorelle
Written by
  • Monica Sorelle
  • Robert Colom
Produced byRobert Colom
Starring
  • Atibon Nazaire
  • Sheila Anozier
  • Chris Renois
CinematographyJavier Labrador Deulofeu
Edited byJonathan Cuartas
Music byDyani Douze
Production
companies
Distributed byMusic Box Films
Release dates
  • June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09) (Tribeca)
  • September 14, 2023 (2023-09-14) (TIFF)
  • August 16, 2024 (2024-08-16) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
Languages
  • Haitian Creole
  • English
  • Spanish
Box office$45,971[2][3]

Mountains is a 2023 American drama film, directed by Monica Sorelle in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Sorelle and Robert Colom. It stars Atibon Nazaire, Sheila Anozier, and Chris Renois.

Mountains had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2023, and was released on August 16, 2024, by Music Box Films. The film was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Breakthrough Performance for Nazaire, and Someone to Watch for Sorelle, which she won.[4][5]

Premise

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Xavier is a Haitian demolition worker living in Little Haiti, Miami with his wife, Esperance and college dropout son, Junior. While pursuing a new house for him and his family, he is faced with the realities of redevelopment as he is tasked with dismantling his rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.

Cast

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  • Atibon Nazaire as Xavier
  • Sheila Anozier as Esperance
  • Chris Renois as Junior
  • Kerline Alce as Magaly
  • Karina Bonnefil as Angeline
  • Yaniel Castillo as Chino
  • Serafin Falcon as Jorge
  • Farley Louis as Farrell
  • Macc Plaise as Jimmy
  • Bechir Sylvain as Dominique
  • Roscoè B. Thické III as Daniel

Release

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The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2023, where it received a Special Jury Mention for US Narrative Feature.[6][7][8] It went onto screen at the BlackStar Film Festival on August 6, 2023,[9][10] 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023,[11][12] and AFI Fest on October 27, 2023.[13][14] In June 2024, Music Box Films acquired US distribution rights to the film, and set it for an August 16, 2024 release at Coral Gables Art Cinema, with an August 23, 2024 expansion.[15]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 97% of 32 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.30/10. The website's consensus reads: "A beautifully acted and observant portrait of a family and their community, Mountains marks an impressive debut by director Monica Sorelle."[16][17] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 81 out of 100, based on 14 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[18]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Tribeca Festival June 15, 2023 Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature Mountains Nominated [19]
U.S. Narrative Feature Special Jury Mention Won
BlackStar Film Festival August 7, 2023 Jury Award for Best Feature Narrative Nominated [20]
Audience Award for Best Feature Narrative Won
Charlotte Film Festival October 9, 2023 Best Narrative Feature Won [21]
New Hampshire Film Festival October 15, 2023 Grand Jury Award, Narrative Won [22]
Indie Memphis Film Festival October 29, 2023 Best Narrative Feature Won [23]
Film Fest Knox November 12, 2023 American Regional Competition Jury Prize Won [24]
New Orleans Film Festival November 17, 2023 Audience Award for Narrative Feature Won [25]
Film Independent Spirit Awards February 25, 2024 Best Breakthrough Performance Atibon Nazaire Nominated [26]
Someone to Watch Award Monica Sorelle Won [27]
Miami Film Festival April 13, 2024 Made in MIA Feature Film Award Mountains Won [28]
Florida Film Festival April 22, 2024 Audience Award for Best Florida Feature Won [29]
Seattle International Film Festival May 19, 2024 New American Cinema Competition Nominated [30]

References

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  1. ^ "Mountains". Music Box Films. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Mountains (2023)". The Numbers. Archived from the original on August 26, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "Mountains (2023)". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on August 26, 2024. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  4. ^ Thomas, Carly (January 6, 2024). "Monica Sorelle, Monique Walton, Set Hernandez Win Independent Spirit Emerging Filmmaker Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Lang, Brent; Moreau, Jordan (December 5, 2023). "Spirit Awards 2024 Nominations List: 'Past Lives,' 'May December,' 'American Fiction' Lead With 5 Noms Each". Variety. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (April 18, 2023). "Tribeca Festival's 2023 Film Lineup Includes Maggie Moore(s) With Tina Fey & Jon Hamm, First Time Female Director, Marvel's Stan Lee Doc, More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  7. ^ "Mountains". Tribeca Festival. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Toma, Adriana (June 15, 2023). "Announcing the 2023 Tribeca Festival Competition Winners". Tribeca Festival. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  9. ^ "Mountains". BlackStar Film Festival. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  10. ^ "BlackStar Projects Announces Film Lineup for 2023 Festival". BlackStar Film Festival. June 7, 2023. Archived from the original on July 21, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  11. ^ "Mountains". Toronto International Film Festival. Archived from the original on July 21, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  12. ^ Hammond, Pete (September 16, 2023). "'Mountains' Review: Touching Story Of Haitian Family In Miami Is Impressive Directorial Debut For Monica Sorelle – Toronto Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 17, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  13. ^ "Mountains". AFI Fest. Archived from the original on July 21, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  14. ^ Gardner, Chris (September 28, 2023). "'All of Us Strangers,' 'American Fiction' and 'The Bikeriders' Among Selections of AFI Fest". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  15. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (June 3, 2024). "Indie Spirit Winner & Tribeca Title 'Mountains' Gets Domestic Deal With Music Box". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  16. ^ "Mountains". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 17, 2024. Edit this at Wikidata
  17. ^ "Mountains". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on August 13, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  18. ^ "Mountains". Metacritic. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  19. ^ "Announcing the 2023 Tribeca Festival Competition Winners". June 15, 2023.
  20. ^ "BlackStar Projects Announces Winners of 2023 BlackStar Film Festival Awards". August 7, 2023. Archived from the original on March 3, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  21. ^ "Instagram". October 9, 2023. Archived 2024-09-02 at the Wayback Machine
  22. ^ "The 21st Annual New Hampshire Film Festival Announces Award Recipients". October 15, 2023. Archived from the original on August 25, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  23. ^ "Indie Memphis Film Festival 2023: Here are the award winners". October 29, 2023. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  24. ^ "Indie Memphis Film Festival 2023: Here are the award winners". November 30, 2023.
  25. ^ "NOFF2023 Audience Awards". November 17, 2023. Archived from the original on July 25, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  26. ^ "These are the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees". December 5, 2023. Archived from the original on January 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  27. ^ "Here are the Winners of the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards!". February 23, 2024. Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  28. ^ "Films on Little Haiti gentrification and Cuba in the '90s win big at Miami Film Festival". Miami Herald. April 17, 2024. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  29. ^ "Instagram". April 22, 2024. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  30. ^ "SIFF 2024 Award Winners". May 19, 2024.
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