Tetro
Argentina proves an inviting canvas for Francis Ford Coppola’s first original screenplay since 1974. Tetro focuses on an artistically gifted family fractured by an overbearingly successful father and several relocations. Recalling fond memories of his exiled older brother “Tetro,” the ingenuous 17-year-old Bennie (Alden Ehrenreich) leaves New York in search of his sibling, but Tetro (Vincent Gallo) has dissociated himself and refuses to write. After being turned away by his brother, Bennie seeks refuge with Tetro’s girlfriend Miranda (Maribel Verdú) in Buenos Aires’ eclectic La Boca neighborhood and discovers unfinished writing projects in her house that explain the reasons for Tetro’s ostracism. Bennie decides to pen the conclusion to one of the unfinished plays despite warnings from Miranda. Facing violent resistance from his brother, he submits the play to the famed critic “Alone” (Carmen Maura), who selects it as a finalist for the most important literary prize in the country. Striking thematic parallels and Coppola’s intimate direction seamlessly frame this semi-autobiographical drama. Director Francis Ford Coppola, actors Vincent Gallo and Alden Ehrenreich expected to attend
A limited number of tickets are available for an intimate reception with Francis Ford Coppola as the guest of honor, prior to the screening of Tetro. Reception tickets also include reserved seating at the film presentation of Tetro. Wednesday, June 10, 5:30pm. $125.
Cast & Crew
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Producer: Francis Ford Coppola
Editor: Walter Murch
Screenwriter: Francis Ford Coppola
Cinematographer: Mihai Malaimare Jr.
Music: Osvaldo Golijov
Principal Cast: Vincent Gallo, Maribel Verdú, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Carmen Maura, Alden Ehrenreich
Filmography: Youth Without Youth (2007); The Rainmaker (1997); Jack (1996); Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992); The Godfather Part III (1990); Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988); Gardens of Stone (1987); Peggy Sue Got Married (1986); The Cotton Club (1984); Rumble Fish (1983); One from the Heart (1982); Apocalypse Now (1979); The Godfather Part II (1974); The Conversation (1974); The Godfather (1972)
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Black & White has never looked so good!, Jun 05, 2009
By mnoyes
“Watching this movie was like awakening after a long slumber of commonplace and mediocre films, suddenly being reminded of what films once were and what they can be - not just stories, not just moving pictures, but pieces of art. At first this is like finding some old black and white film that had”
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Too much hype, Jun 12, 2009
By Brookelangton
“I really had high expectations for this film since it was being screened as a special event with Mr. Coppola himself in attendance. I will begin with the positives. It is true that it is magically shot, the artistic black and white scenes are very well balanced and convey a surreal world that”
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