Dada is a Canadian drama film, directed by Aaron Poole and released in 2024.[1] Poole's feature directorial debut, the film stars James Gilbert and Ciara Alexys as Adam and Kai, a father and daughter who are driving around the perimeter of a nuclear power plant, interacting in seemingly trivial ways on the eve of Kai's 16th birthday.[2]
| Dada | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Aaron Poole |
| Written by | Aaron Poole |
| Produced by | Maddy Falle Breanne Smordin |
| Starring | James Gilbert Ciara Alexys |
| Cinematography | Matt Bendo |
| Music by | Filius Blue |
| Distributed by | Game Theory Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The cast also includes Kimberly-Sue Murray, Josh Reich, Taya Messier, Joyce Cyr, Juney B. Poland, Rodney JR Wilcox, Stephanie Kast and Keith Bowser in supporting roles.
Production
editThe film, described by Poole as "a love letter and a suicide note", was inspired in part by the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, and its proximity to the seemingly serene natural environment of Lake Huron and Bruce County.[2] Poole also stated of the film that "it was written in response to being a single father and scraping out a living in entertainment while living in a country with a history of violence and resource extraction.[3]
It was shot on Manitoulin Island in 2022.[3]
Distribution
editThe film premiered as the closing film of the Future of Film Showcase in June 2024.[1] It is also slated to screen at the 2024 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Taimur Sikander Mirza, "Aaron Poole’s Dada to premiere at Future of Film Showcase". Playback, May 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Elisabetta Bianchini, "Aaron Poole's 'Dada' evokes both 'awe and dread' in road trip film set near nuclear power facility". Yahoo! News, June 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Jennie Punter, "Actor Aaron Poole Shares First Details of Feature Directing Debut, the Arthouse Road Movie ‘Dada’". Variety, November 5, 2022.
- ^ "Sudbury's Cinefest offers early look at its 2024 film lineup". North Bay Nugget, August 13, 2024.
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