All the World Is Sleeping

All the World Is Sleeping is a 2021 drama film written and directed by Ryan Lacen in his feature film debut. It stars Melissa Barrera, Kristen Gutoskie, Lisandra Tena, Luis Bordonada, Jackie Cruz and Jorge Garcia.

All the World Is Sleeping
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Directed byRyan Lacen
Written byRyan Lacen
Produced by
  • Ian Simon
  • Ryan Lacen
  • Sonja Mereu
  • Anthony Baldino
Starring
CinematographyMichael Garcia
Edited byEric Seo
Music byEmily Greene
Production
companies
  • Bold Futures
  • Normal Films
Distributed byGravitas Ventures
Release dates
  • September 16, 2021 (2021-09-16) (NYLFF)
  • March 17, 2023 (2023-03-17) (United States)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

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In New Mexico a young woman resolved not to make the same mistakes as her parents but addiction issues threatens her life with her own daughter.[1]

Cast

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Production

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Written and directed by Ryan Lacen, the project was produced by Anthony Baldino, Charlene Bencomo, Micaela Cadena, Ryan Lacen and Sonja Mereu.[2] Lacen told Deadline Hollywood that "a unique collaboration with the non-profit Bold Futures" meant that the project "is not only based on the lived experiences of seven women with a history of addiction, it was made by them". He added "As a director, whose own family has been affected by addiction, my intention was to create a film that felt truthful".[3] Barrera plays a composite character based on the experiences of Bold Futures (formerly known as Young Women United), which is a New Mexico-based reproductive justice nonprofit organisation.[4]

Release

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The film was shown at the New York Latino Film Festival on September 16, 2021.[2] The film became available to stream on-demand, and had a limited theater release in the United States on March 17, 2023.[5]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of five critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[6] Michael Talbot-Haynes in Film Threat described the film as a "genuine ethnographic study in the oral tradition as much as a dramatic feature" and that it is “one of the most honest and harrowing studies of addiction since Requiem for a Dream".[7]

References

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  1. ^ Massoto, Erick (February 8, 2023). "Melissa Barrera Is a Mother Struggling With Addiction in 'All The World Is Sleeping' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "All The World Is Sleeping". nylatinofilmfestival.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 25, 2023). "Gravitas Ventures Takes North America On Addiction Drama 'All The World Is Sleeping' Starring 'Scream VI's Melissa Barrera". Deadline. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  4. ^ O'Sullivan, Michael; McCormack, Olivia (March 16, 2023). "New movies to stream this week: 'Navalny,' 'Boston Strangler' and more". Washington Post. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  5. ^ Booth, Ned (February 9, 2023). "'All The World Is Sleeping' Trailer: Melissa Barrera Stars A Young Mother Battling Addiction On March 17". The Playlist. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  6. ^ "All the World Is Sleeping". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  7. ^ Talbot-Haynes, Michael (October 1, 2021). "All the World is SleepingA". Filmthreat.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
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