Electra (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Hala Matar |
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| Cinematography | Michael Alden Lloyd |
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| Music by | Ali Helnwein |
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| Distributed by | Level 33 Entertainment |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Electra is a 2024 thriller film directed by Hala Matar (in her feature film directorial debut), who co-wrote the screenplay with Daryl Wein and Paul Sado. The film stars Maria Bakalova, Jack Farthing, Wein, and Abigail Cowen. It premiered at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Cast
- Maria Bakalova as Francesca
- Abigail Cowen as Lucy
- Jack Farthing as Milo Nix
- Daryl Wein as Dylan Andrews
Production
The film is the feature-length debut of Hala Matar, the first Bahraini woman to make a feature film. It was written by Daryl Wein, Matar, and Paul Sado. Wein and Matar also produced the film with Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman of Yale Productions, Tommaso Bertani of Ring Film, and Luca Cottafavi.[1] The film, produced by Yale Entertainment, led by Jordan Yale Levin and Jordan Beckerman, along with the Italian company Ring Film.[2] The cast is led by Maria Bakalova, alongside Wein, Jack Farthing and Abigail Cowen.[3]
Principal photography took place in Italy in September 2022.[4] Filming lasted for three weeks.[5] Filming locations included a fifteenth century palazzo.[6]
Release
Electra screened at film festivals in 2024 following its world premiere at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2024.[7][5][8] The film was released in the United States on May 2, 2025, by Level 33 Entertainment.[9]
Reception
The film won the Best Set Design award at the Ischian Festival.[5]
References
- ^ London, Rob (March 27, 2025). "Unmask the First Poster for Twisty Maria Bakalova Thriller 'Electra'". Collider. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ "Bahraini-American Director Hala Matar Set To Premiere New Film 'Electra' At Prestigious Festivals". Gulf Insider. February 11, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ London, Rob (September 28, 2022). "Maria Bakalova Joins 'Electra' Thriller From Director Hala Matar". Collider. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (September 28, 2022). "'Borat' Breakout Maria Bakalova To Star In Thriller 'Electra'; Filming Underway In Italy For Director Hala Matar". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Electra, the electric cinematic debut of Hala Matar". Juliet-artmagazine.com. July 24, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ Male, Victoria (February 21, 2024). "SBIFF: "ELECTRA" filmmakers Hala Matar & Daryl Wein Discuss Their New Thriller". Temple of Geek. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ "Hala Matar's 'Electra' world premieres, at this year's Santa Barbara IFF". E. Nina Rothe. February 9, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ Ford, Lily (September 12, 2024). "Hala Matar's 'Electra' Is Where 'Mr. Ripley' and 'Saltburn' Meet — And the Director Is Delighted". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (March 18, 2025). "Maria Bakalova Thriller 'Electra' Sets North American Release From Level 33 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 27, 2025.