The Method (2023 film)
2023 Dominican Republic film
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The Method (spanish: El método) is a 2023 Dominican comedy-drama thriller film co-produced and directed by David Maler from a screenplay he co-wrote with Andrés Curbelo.[2] It is based on the play El mètode Grönholm by Jordi Galceran as well as the 2005 film by Marcelo Piñeyro.[3][4] The ensemble cast is made up of Nashla Bogaert, Héctor Aníbal, Georgina Duluc, Pepe Sierra, Yasser Michelén, Roger Wasserman and Dahiana Castro in her film acting debut.[5][6]
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| Spanish | El método |
| Directed by | David Maler |
| Screenplay by | Andrés Curbelo David Maler |
| Based on | El mètode Grönholm by |
| Produced by | Nashla Bogaert Pedro García Rafael Llaneza David Maler Gilberto Morillo |
| Starring | Nashla Bogaert Héctor Aníbal Georgina Duluc Pepe Sierra Yasser Michelén Dahiana Castro Roger Wasserman |
| Cinematography | Sebastian Cabrera Chelin |
| Edited by | Nacho Ruiz Capillas |
| Music by | Sergio Jiménez Lacima |
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| Distributed by | Caribbean Films Distribution |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
A group of professionals attend a job interview for a highly lucrative position at one of the world's largest multinationals. Upon arrival, they are surprised to discover there is no interviewer; instead, they will be subjected to a very specific dynamic, what begins as a civilized and professional process ends up bringing out the darkest and wildest side in each of them.[7]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[8]
- Nashla Bogaert as Esther;
- Héctor Aníbal as Juanma;
- Georgina Duluc as Lulú;
- Pepe Sierra as Enrique;
- Yasser Michelén as Carlos;
- Roger Wasserman as Grönholm;
- Dahiana Castro as Maripily;
- René Monclova as Announcer.
Release
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts Film Festival Made in the Dominican Republic | 13 September 2023 | Best Film | The Method | Won | [11] |
| Best Director | David Maler | Won | |||
| Best Leading Actor | Pepe Sierra | Won | |||
| Soberano Awards | 12 March 2024 | Best Film - Drama | The Method | Nominated | [12][13] |
| Best Director | David Maler | Won | |||
| Best Film Actress | Nashla Bogaert | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Actor | Pepe Sierra | Nominated | |||
| La Silla Awards | 19 June 2024 | Best Picture | Pedro García, Rafael Llaneza, Nashla Bogaert, David Maler | Nominated | [14][15] |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nashla Bogaert | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Pepe Sierra | Won | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Georgina Duluc | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Héctor Aníbal | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Sebastian Cabrera Chelin | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Ricky Folch | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Shaina Cohen | Nominated | |||
| Best Casting Direction | Miguel Fernández | Nominated | |||
| Best Poster Design | Luis Miguel Molina Dickson | Nominated | |||
| ADOPRESCI Awards | 18 July 2024 | Best Director | David Maler | Nominated | [16][17] |
| Best Actress | Georgina Dulu | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Pepe Sierra | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Sebastián Cabrera Chelín | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Nacho Ruiz Capillas | Nominated | |||
| Best Musicalization | Sergio Jiménez Lacima | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Denis Godoy | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Shaina Cohen | Nominated | |||
| Best Cast | The Method | Won |