Little Ashes - Movie Info

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In 1922, 18-year old Salvador Dalí (Robert Pattinson) arrives at university in Madrid. The Residencia de Estudiantes, or student residences, is a modern environment which encourages Spain's brightest young minds. Salvador, who is determined to become a great artist, soon catches the attention of the Resi's social elite – poet Federico García Lorca (Javier Beltran) and aspiring filmmaker Luis Buñuel (Matthew McNulty). Together they form the nucleus of the most modern group in Madrid.

Their private lives become increasingly complex as Federico ignores the advances of devoted friend and writer Magdalena (Marina Gatell), and Salvador himself feels the pull of Lorca's magnetism. Luis, becoming increasingly isolated by the duo's closeness, decides to move to Paris to fulfill his own artistic ambitions. Meanwhile, Salvador and Federico leave Paris to spend the summer at the seaside village of Cadaques, at the home of Dalí's family.

Federico finds himself accepted into the Dali family as he and Salvador grow closer until, one night, their friendship becomes more. Even as they draw closer, their relationship appears doomed. Luis visits them at university and becomes more suspicious and appalled by their apparent closeness.

Dali finds Lorca's obsession with him more than he is prepared to handle and moves to Paris. Consumed by the high society and decadence, Dali is soon entangled with Gala (Arly Jover) a married woman with a penchant for celebrities. When Lorca visits, he finds his friend is a changed man, about his life, his love, his politics and sexual orientation.

Cast
Salvador Dalí…Robert Pattinson
Federico Garcia Lorca…Javier Beltrán
Luis Buñuel…Matthew McNulty
Magdalena…Marina Gatell
Paco…Bruno Oro
Adela…Esther Nubiola
Carlos…Marc Pujol
Gala Dalí …Arly Jover
Fernando del Valle…Simón Andreu
Magdalena’s aunt…Vicky Peña
Rafael…Rubén Arroyo
Ana María…Diana Gómez
Art Teacher…Pep Sais
Young Officer…Joan Picó
Guard 1…Ferran Audí
Guard 2…Adría Allué
Señor Milagro…Ferran Lahoz
Young Journalist…Cristian Rodrigo
Madam…Sue Flack
Puppeteer…Adrian Devant
Professor…Ramón Enrich
Man 1…Xavi Siles
Federico’s Sisters…Philippa Goslett, Hannah Rũtzou
Gypsy Singer…Paco Alonso

Detail Info
Directed by Paul Morrison
Produced by Carlo Dusi, Jonny Persey, Jaume Vilalta
Written by Philippa Goslett
Music by Miguel Mera
Cinematography Adam Suschitzky
Editing by Rachel Tunnard, Samantha Patterine
Distributed by Regent Releasing
Release date(s) May 8, 2009 (US)
Running time 107 min.
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Budget $2,900,000