The Eight Mountains (2023)
88%RT Audience Score: 86%
Awards & Nominations: NA
The Eight Mountains is a cinematic masterpiece that explores the complexities of male friendship with a refreshing lack of cliches. The film’s stunning cinematography and emotionally charged performances from the cast make for a truly unforgettable experience. While some may find the narrative to be overlong and familiar, the slow build towards a cathartic climax is well worth the journey. The film’s exploration of enduring friendships and the impact of childhood experiences is both poignant and thought-provoking. Overall, The Eight Mountains is a triumph of storytelling and a must-see for anyone who appreciates nuanced character studies and breathtaking visuals.
“The Eight Mountains” is a movie that will make you want to call your best friend and tell them how much you love them. It’s a heartwarming story of two men who have been friends since childhood and how their friendship evolves over time. The cinematography is breathtaking, and the snowy mountains will make you want to plan a winter vacation ASAP. While the movie is a bit long, it’s worth it for the emotional payoff at the end. Overall, “The Eight Mountains” is a must-watch for anyone who values friendship and beautiful scenery.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language
Distributor
Sideshow and Janus Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
Italy; Turin, Italy; Piedmont, Italy; Nepal
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:2h 27m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Drama/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Luca Marinelli, Alessandro Borghi, Filippo Timi, Elena Lietti, Surakshya Panta, Elisabetta Mazzullo, directed by Charlotte Vandermeersch, Felix van Groeningen, written by Paolo Cognetti, Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch, drama, adventure, box office gross $92.4K, limited release, Sideshow and Janus Films, Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF), Rufus, Wildside, Menuetto Film, Elastic Film, Film Commission Regione Valle d’Aosta, Pyramide Productions, Screen Flanders, Canal+, SKY, Vision Distribution, Ciné+, reviewed by Peter Rainer, Christy Lemire, Wendy Ide, Tara Brady, Yasmin Omar, Kevin Maher, Rubén Romero Santos, Kathy Fennessy, Liam Lacey, Morgan Rojas, Ray Pride, Paul Whitington, MPAA rating not mentioned, male friendship, childhood, Italian Alps, mountainside cottage, reflection, reconciliation.
Worldwide gross: $9,390,511
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: –
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $7,500,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $7,500,000
Production budget ranking: 1,767
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $4,038,750
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Luca Marinelli – Pietro
Filippo Timi – Unknown
Elena Lietti – Unknown
Surakshya Panta – Asmi
Elisabetta Mazzullo – Lara
Director – Charlotte Vandermeersch, Felix van Groeningen
Writers – Paolo Cognetti, Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch
Production Company – Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF), Rufus, Wildside, Menuetto Film, Elastic Film, Film Commission Regione Valle d’Aosta, Pyramide Productions, Screen Flanders, Canal+, SKY, Vision Distribution, Ciné+
Distributor – Sideshow and Janus Films
Sound Mix – Digital 5.1
Aspect Ratio – Academy (1.33:1)
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Sundance, Cannes
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (70) | Top Critics (29) | Fresh (62) | Rotten (8)
It is one of the few films I’ve ever seen that’s about male friendship without buddy-buddy backslapping, and that’s quite meaningful.
May 17, 2023
Peter Rainer
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
God, I love this movie so much… A very deep and meaningful story of platonic friendship.
May 17, 2023
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Combines the earthy, rooted grit of Jack London with the vivid emotional landscapes of Elena Ferrante.
May 14, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Wendy Ide
Observer (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Narratively conventional, overlong and occasionally tangential, but it builds slowly and meaningfully towards a sense of catharsis that’s as big as the elevations of the title.
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Tara Brady
Irish Times
TOP CRITIC
It’s overlong, and overfamiliar, but remains a nuanced dual character study.
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Yasmin Omar
Empire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Enduring male friendships and the legacy of childhood are examined in this swoon-worthy literary adaptation…
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Idealistic and relaxing… [Full review in Spanish]
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Rubén Romero Santos
Cinemanía (Spain)
Though I recommend the film for anyone interested in Sirk, Hüben’s German narration has a somniferous quality–I also recommend a shot of caffeine beforehand.
May 17, 2023
Kathy Fennessy
Seattle Film Blog
A sensitive, if somewhat grandiose drama, The Eight Mountains is an unusual portrait of life-long brotherly love.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: B
Liam Lacey
Original Cin
The snowy mountaintops, nighttime bonfires, and cattle farms evoke a sense of spiritual easiness, reminding us that people and the environment can co-exist peacefully.
May 16, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Morgan Rojas
Cinemacy
Te filmmakers (including cinematographer Ruben Impens) deliver with grace: sweeping if sometimes grandiloquent, “The Eight Mountains” is a patient, uncommonly tender triumph.
May 14, 2023 | Rating: 9/10
Ray Pride
Newcity
The Eight Mountains is a spectacular film, raw and moving, beautifully paced and shot.
May 12, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Paul Whitington
Irish Independent…
Plot
After meeting as children in the Italian Alps, Pietro and Bruno reunite as adults to build a mountainside cottage, which becomes a site of reflection and reconciliation in the drama/adventure film, The Eight Mountains.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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