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Waiting for Dalí

2023 1h 54m Comedy Drama Romance List
88% Tomatometer 8 Reviews
Fleeing political turmoil in Barcelona, the culinary duo of brothers Fernando and Alberto seek refuge in the enchanting seaside town of Cadaqués. Here, they land jobs at El Surreal, a whimsical restaurant run by Jules, a man with a consuming obsession for local resident Salvador Dalí. Jules crafts quirky and extravagant gastronomic experiences, each a theatrical spectacle, hoping to lure the renowned artist to dine there. Fernando's unparalleled culinary flair soon sees him rise to the helm of El Surreal's kitchen, when he begins to fall for Lola, Jules' fiercely independent daughter. Despite El Surreal's burgeoning fame and Cadaqués' alluring façade, shadows of political discontent loom large and tensions escalate between the tyrannical Lieutenant Garrido and the town's free-spirited hippies, joined by Alberto. Will these mounting pressures result in Dalí's eagerly awaited arrival at El Surreal? WAITING FOR DALÍ is a fanciful tale of love, art, and revolution -- all set against the backdrop of culinary genius and surrealism. Read More Read Less
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Laura Hiros Rincón de cine A simple story by director and screenwriter David Pujol, without complications. Plays with surrealism, dreams and the tranquility of the Mediterranean beaches. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 24, 2024 Full Review Robin Holabird Robin Holabird With styles of art and cuisine defined by extremes, it comes as no surprise that some of Waiting for Dalí seems exaggerated as it heads towards rom-com pleasures--familiar, restful and in this case, with likely to inspire a round of heavy drooling. Jul 10, 2024 Full Review Sarah Vincent Boston Movie News It is such a colorful and vibrant film, and the cast’s willingness to do all the heavy lifting elevates the otherwise puzzling yet predictable film that wants to use a turbulent era for the setting of a feel-good, romantic film but ends up feeling random Rated: B- Jun 28, 2024 Full Review Hope Madden The Screening Room Podcast It looks gorgeous, has a bit of political turmoil, a bit of romance, and it will make you hungry. Rated: 3.5/5 Jun 21, 2024 Full Review Josh Bell Crooked Marquee Director David Pujol builds strong relationships among complex, engaging characters. Rated: B Jun 18, 2024 Full Review Santiago Alverú Cinemanía (Spain) Iván Massagué and Pol López are filled with soul and tenderness. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 Jul 17, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Fleeing political turmoil in Barcelona, the culinary duo of brothers Fernando and Alberto seek refuge in the enchanting seaside town of Cadaqués. Here, they land jobs at El Surreal, a whimsical restaurant run by Jules, a man with a consuming obsession for local resident Salvador Dalí. Jules crafts quirky and extravagant gastronomic experiences, each a theatrical spectacle, hoping to lure the renowned artist to dine there. Fernando's unparalleled culinary flair soon sees him rise to the helm of El Surreal's kitchen, when he begins to fall for Lola, Jules' fiercely independent daughter. Despite El Surreal's burgeoning fame and Cadaqués' alluring façade, shadows of political discontent loom large and tensions escalate between the tyrannical Lieutenant Garrido and the town's free-spirited hippies, joined by Alberto. Will these mounting pressures result in Dalí's eagerly awaited arrival at El Surreal? WAITING FOR DALÍ is a fanciful tale of love, art, and revolution -- all set against the backdrop of culinary genius and surrealism.
Director
David Pujol
Producer
David Ortiz, Roger Corbi, Yan Fisher-Romanovsky
Screenwriter
David Pujol
Distributor
Music Box Films
Production Co
FishCorb Films, Loco Films, Arlong Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 18, 2024
Runtime
1h 54m
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