Problemista

Problemista is a 2023 American surrealist comedy film written, directed, and co-produced by Julio Torres. It stars Torres, Tilda Swinton, RZA, Isabella Rosselini and Greta Lee.

Problemista
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJulio Torres
Written byJulio Torres
Produced by
Starring
Narrated byIsabella Rossellini
CinematographyFredrik Wenzel
Edited by
  • Sara Shaw
  • Jacob Schulsinger
Music byRobert Ouyang Rusli
Production
company
Distributed byA24
Release date
  • March 13, 2023 (2023-03-13) (SXSW)
Running time
98 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 13, 2023. Due to the ongoing 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, the film was delayed from its original August 2023 release date.

Cast

Production

In July 2021, it was announced that Tilda Swinton would star in the film and Julio Torres would direct it, from a screenplay he wrote, with Emma Stone set to serve as a producer under her Fruit Tree Banner, and A24 set to produce, finance, and distribute.[3] In November 2021, RZA, Isabella Rossellini, Greta Lee, Spike Einbinder, Laith Nakil, Larry Owens, James Scully and Greta Titelman joined the cast of the film. Emma Stone serves as a producer under her Fruit Tree banner.[4]

Principal photography began by November 2021, in New York City.[5]

Release

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 13, 2023.[6] It was scheduled to be released on August 4, 2023,[7] before it was delayed due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[8]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 24 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.1/10.[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 74 out of 100, based on seven critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[10]

References
  1. "Problemista". South by Southwest. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  2. "Press Notes" (PDF). A24. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  3. Sandberg, Bryn (July 19, 2021). "Julio Torres to Write, Direct and Star in A24 Film (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  4. Grobar, Matt (November 11, 2021). "Greta Lee, Laith Nakli, Isabella Rossellini, RZA & More Board Julio Torres' Film For A24 And Emma Stone's Fruit Tree". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  5. Steves, Ashley (November 17, 2021). "NYC What's Filming: Untitled A24-Julio Torres Film, Starring Tilda Swinton". Backstage. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  6. Zilko, Christian (January 11, 2023). "'Dungeons and Dragons,' 'Evil Dead Rise' Headline First Wave of 2023 SXSW Film Lineup". IndieWire. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  7. Coggan, Devan (May 24, 2023). "Tilda Swinton is the boss from hell in trailer for Julio Torres' directorial debut Problemista". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  8. D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 21, 2023). "A24 Pauses Problemista August Theatrical Release Due to Strikes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
  9. "Problemista". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  10. "Problemista". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
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