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2022 · 101 min · R

Aftersun

Directed by Charlotte Wells · Drama

Aftersun (2022) is a Drama film, directed by Charlotte Wells set in Turkey and New York City during the 1990s–2020s, in summer. It runs 101 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of grief & loss, madness / loss of sanity, and family & loyalty play out through non linear / fractured timeline and multiple perspectives.

Composer
Oliver Coates
Cinematography
Gregory Oke
Cast
Paul MescalFrankie CorioBrooklyn ToulsonCelia Rowlson-HallSally MesshamAyşe ParlakSophia LamanovaSpike Fearn

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Season

Premise & themes

Themes
Grief & LossMadness / Loss Of SanityFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineMultiple PerspectivesFrame Narrative
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events
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