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Newness

"Maybe love is not enough."

2017 1h 52m EN
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★6.1TMDB · 638
RomanceDrama
Synopsis
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In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries.

“Maybe love is not enough.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Drake Doremus
Writers
Ben York Jones
Languages
Catalan, English
Countries
Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Catalan, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Drake Doremus, shot by Sean Stiegemeier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Keegan DeWitt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lisa Gunning shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Nicholas Hoult and Laia Costa and Danny Huston carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Maybe love is not enough.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Drake Doremus directs. Sean Stiegemeier behind the camera. Keegan DeWitt scores. Lisa Gunning cuts. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in Catalan, English.

Trivia

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  • 1Released 9 years ago.
  • 2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Catalan, English.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
  • 4Directed by Drake Doremus, shot by Sean Stiegemeier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Keegan DeWitt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Lisa Gunning shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Nicholas Hoult and Laia Costa and Danny Huston carry the top of the cast.
  • 8Marketing tagline: "Maybe love is not enough.".
  • 9IMDB entry: tt6408226 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Sean Stiegemeier
Original score
Keegan DeWitt
Editing
Lisa Gunning
Production design
Katie Byron
Costume design
Alana Morshead
Makeup / hair
Vanessa Zamora
Sound
Chris David
Runtime
112 min · 1h 52m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$10,000,000
Original language
EN

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Production companies

Who made it

  • LO

    Lost City

    US

  • SE

    Seville International

    CA

  • Scott Free Productions

    Scott Free Productions

    US

Key crew

  • ProducerDrake Doremus
  • ProducerBen York Jones
  • ProducerMichael Schaefer
  • ProducerMichael A. Pruss
  • ProducerRobert George
  • ProducerJohn Finemore
  • Executive ProducerRidley Scott
  • Executive ProducerJames Hoppe
  • Executive ProducerMason Novick
  • Executive ProducerElizabeth Grave
  • Executive ProducerShea Kammer
  • Music SupervisorMelany Mitchell
  • Unit Production ManagerShea Kammer
  • First Assistant DirectorSean Vawter
  • Second Assistant DirectorColin Flaherty
  • Still PhotographerTiffany Roohani
  • Script SupervisorAmy Arter
  • Boom OperatorKirbie Seis
  • Key GripMarc Polanski
  • Key Hair StylistVanessa Zamora
  • HairstylistZulma Zamora
  • Music EditorEllen Segal
  • Post Production SupervisorJohn Portnoy
  • Post Production CoordinatorRenee Minasian

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • social media

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Premiere2017-01-25· Sundance Film Festival
  • Digital2017-11-03

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International titles

  • 뉴니스KR
  • ΑνανέωσηGR

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