Infinite Summer (film)
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| Directed by | Miguel Llansó |
| Written by | Miguel Llansó |
| Produced by | Allison Rose Carter[1] Tõnu Hiielaid[1] Miguel Llansó[1] Rain Rannu[1] Jon Read[1] |
| Starring | Hannah Gross Johanna Aurelia Rosin Teele Kaljuvee-O'Brock |
| Cinematography | Israel Seoane |
| Edited by | Velasco Broca |
| Music by | Laurie Spiegel |
Production companies | Lanzadera Films Savage Rose Films Tallifornia |
| Distributed by | Tallifornia |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries | Estonia United States Spain |
| Languages | Estonian English |
Infinite Summer (Estonian: Igavene suvi) is a 2024 science fiction thriller adventure film written, co-produced and directed by Miguel Llansó.[2] A co-production between Estonia, the United States and Spain,[3] the film stars Hannah Gross, Johanna Aurelia Rosin and Teele Kaljuvee-O'Brock.[4]
Synopsis
Mia spends her summer vacation in a cabin with her best friend Grete and Sarah, with whom she has a complicated relationship. There, they discover a mysterious young man and his exciting new approach to dating. Through an interactive dating app, a new reality unfolds before their eyes.[5]
Cast
- Hannah Gross as Sarah
- Johanna Aurelia Rosin as Grete
- Teele Kaljuvee-O'Brock as Mia
- Ciaron Davies as Ivo / Dr. Mindfulness
- Denise Moreno as Muki
- Steve Vanoni as Detective Jack
- Katariina Unt as Detective Katrin
- Ivo Uukkivi as Mia's Father
- Anne Paluver as Grandma
- Sissi Nylia Benita as Sisi
- Lily Yuri as Detective Yasuko
- Maarja Jakobson as Doctor
- Erki Veiko as Policeman
- Agustín Mateo as Hologram Lorenzo
- Kristin Kalamees as Nurse
- Saamuel Pilpak as Boy 1
- Theodor Tabor as Boy 2
- Germo Toonikus as Party Popper
- Markus Mikk as Delivery Guy
- Mikk Rand as Suspect 1
- Jelena Garanina as Suspect 2
- Hendra Raud Zoo as Volunteer
- Alis Mäesalu as Radio
- Roland Treima as Boy in the Dream
- Erko Kundla as Helicopter Pilot
- Carlos Lesmes as Carlos
Release
Infinite Summer had its world premiere on July 27, 2024, at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival,[6] then screened on August 7, 2024, at the 7th Octopus Film Festival,[7] on September 16, 2024, at the Helsinki International Film Festival,[8] on September 20, 2024, at the 5th Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival,[9] on October 4, 2024, at the 57th Sitges Film Festival,[10] on October 25, 2024, at the Imagine Film Festival,[11] on November 10, 2024, at the QCinema International Film Festival,[12] and on May 3, 2025, at the Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film Festival.[13]
The film was commercially released on April 11, 2025, in Estonian theaters.[14]
Reception
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 85% of 13 critics' reviews are positive.[15]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28th Fantasia International Film Festival | Cheval Noir - Best Film | Infinite Summer | Nominated | [16][17] |
| 57th Sitges Film Festival | Noves Visions - Best Film | Nominated | [18][19] |
References
- ^ a b c d e Viilup, Kaspar (2025-04-09). "Tõnu Hiielaid filmist "Igavene suvi": protsess venis pikemaks eriefektide tõttu". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "GALERII ⟩ Särtsakas suvine seiklus: esilinastus kodumaine seikluspõnevik «Igavene suvi»". Kultuur (in Estonian). 2025-04-07. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "'INFINITE SUMMER' DE MIGUEL LLANSÓ SE ESTRENARÁ EN EL FESTIVAL DE SITGES". Paseando a Miss Cultura. 2024-09-27. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ ERR (2025-03-26). "Aprillis jõuab kinodesse Tallifornia uus põnevik "Igavene suvi"". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Pildid: Tallinnas esilinastus Miguel Llansó seikluspõnevik "Igavene suvi"". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). 2025-04-07. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "FANTASIA ANNOUNCES A STUNNING FIRST WAVE OF…". Fantasia Festival. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Octopus Film Festival. Największe święto kina gatunkowego". Gdansk.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Infinite Summer". Helsinki International Film Festival.
- ^ "THE FIFTH ANNUAL SYDNEY SCIENCE FICTION FILM FESTIVAL OFFERS SPECULATIVE CINEMA LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN". FilmInk. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Erauskin, David (2024-09-25). "Infinite summer: el talento infinito de Miguel Llansó en el Festival de Sitges". Neo2 Magazine (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Infinite Summer". Imagine Filmfestival Amsterdam. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Infinite Summer". QCinema International Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Infinite Summer". Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Tammistu, Triin. "GALERII | Vaata, kes särasid uue seikluspõneviku "Igavene suvi" värvikal esilinastusel!". Sky.ee (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ "Infinite Summer". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Foreman, Alison (2024-07-03). "Fantasia Fest 2024 Announces Its Stellar Final Lineup with 'Ababouiné,' 'In Our Blood,' and More". IndieWire. Archived from the original on 2024-09-26. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Jury Awards for the 28th Edition of Fantasia". Fantasia International Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "57th Edition Award Winners". Sitges Film Festival. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "Todos los ganadores de Sitges - Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya 2024". Escribiendo Cine (in Spanish). 12 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.