Rotting in the Sun

Rotting in the Sun is an 2023 American comedy film, written and directed by Sebastián Silva. It stars Jordan Firstman, Silva, and Catalina Saavedra.

Rotting in the Sun
Directed bySebastián Silva
Written bySebastián Silva
Produced byJacob Wasserman
Starring
CinematographyGabriel Diaz
Edited by
  • Gabriel Diaz
  • Sofia Subercaseaux
  • Santiago Cendejas
Music byNascuy Linares
Production
companies
  • Diroriro
  • Hidden Content
  • Caffeine Post
  • Spacemaker Productions
  • Icki Eneo Arlo
Release date
  • January 22, 2023 (2023-01-22) (Sundance)
Running time
109 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2023.

Cast

Production

Sebastián Silva was approached by Jordan Firstman while in Mexico, finding him hilarious and wanted to make a satirical film.[2] Silva previously approached Michael Cera to lead the film, but Cera declined due to the graphic sexual content.[3] The film contains unstimulated sex scenes, with Silva stating: "The sex is so graphic that it’s a double-edged sword. People, especially Americans, are so scared of genitals. I’m scared a little bit that a lot of people will center on the cocks and talking about cocks when it’s just a trait of one of the characters.”[4]

Principal photography concluded by December 2021.[5] In January 2023, Icki Eneo Arlo run by Robert Pattinson boarded the film as a producer.[6]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2023.[7]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 86% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.30/10.[8]

References
  1. "Rotting in the Sun". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  2. Rapold, Nicolas (February 2, 2023). "Sebastián Silva on the Politics of Nudity in Rotting in the Sun". W. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  3. Kohn, Eric (January 21, 2023). "Gay Sex, Suicide, and Cinema: Behind the Scenes of the Wild Sundance Comedy 'Rotting in the Sun'". IndieWire. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  4. Sharf, Zack (January 24, 2023). "Social Media Star Jordan Firstman Brings Real Oral Sex Scenes to Sundance: I Originally Wanted the Biggest We Could Find". Variety. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  5. Firstman, Jordan (December 19, 2021). "That's a wrap on "Rotting in the Sun" !!! This movie is gunna be insane. Can safely say craziest shit I've ever done. You'll see! Thank you @sebastiansilva79 and the amazing crew in Mexico. What a ride". Instagram. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  6. Complex, Valerie (January 18, 2023). "Robert Pattinson's Production Company Icki Eneo Arlo And Spacemaker Productions Sign On To Sebastian Silva Film 'Rotting In The Sun'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  7. D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 7, 2022). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Set With Ukraine War, Little Richard, Michael J. Fox, Judy Blume Docs; Pics With Anne Hathaway, Emilia Clarke, Jonathan Majors; More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  8. "Rotting in the Sun". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
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