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| Directed by | Savi Gabizon |
| Written by | Savi Gabizon |
| Based on | Longing by Savi Gabizon |
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| Cinematography | Paul Sarossy |
| Edited by | Tali Halter-Shenkar |
| Music by | Owen Pallett |
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| Distributed by | Mongrel Media (Canada) |
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| Language | English |
Longing is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Savi Gabizon. It stars Richard Gere, Suzanne Clément, and Diane Kruger. It is a remake of Gabizon's 2017 Israeli film.
Premise
When a business mogul runs into his old small town girlfriend while she's visiting the big city, he's shocked to find out that they had a child together.
Cast
- Richard Gere as Daniel
- Diane Kruger as Alice
- Suzanne Clément as Rachel
- Marnie McPhail as Sonia
- Kevin Hanchard as Robert
- Stuart Hughes as Principal
- Jessica Clement
Production
Filming began on September 24, 2022. Filming occurred in Toronto, Hamilton, Ontario, Cambridge, Ontario and Kitchener, Ontario.
Release
Longing was released in Canada by Mongrel Media on June 7, 2024. It was also released in the United States on the same day in limited theaters by Lionsgate Films.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 29% of 28 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.9/10. The website's consensus reads: "Despite Richard Gere's compelling turn as a grieving man, this melodrama may leave viewers longing for something more rewarding, like the filmmaker's original Israeli version." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 41 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.
References
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 29, 2022). "Richard Gere Set For English Remake Of Israeli Movie 'Longing'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- Doucet, Bill (October 26, 2022). "Richard Gere hits Cambridge to film new movie 'Longing'". Cambridge Times. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- Johnson, Dave (October 1, 2022). "Wainfleet's Long Beach Resort turned into film set for Richard Gere movie". Welland Tribune. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 9, 2022). "Diane Kruger & Suzanne Clément Join Richard Gere In 'Longing'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ Nielsen, Kevin (November 1, 2022). "Richard Gere seen during production of new flick 'Longing' in downtown Kitchener". Global News. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- Caudle, Daniel (October 25, 2022). "Richard Gere spotted filming new movie in Cambridge, Ont". CTV News. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- Romualdi, Melissa (October 27, 2022). "Richard Gere Graces The Streets Of Cambridge, Ontario While Filming His New Movie". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Archived from the original on October 27, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- "Richard Gere film shooting in Cambridge this week". Cambridge Today. October 25, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- Sharpe, Krista (October 27, 2022). "Richard Gere leaves an impression on Galt locals". CTV News. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- Caudle, Daniel (October 27, 2022). "Film starring Richard Gere shooting in Kitchener next week". CTV News. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- Badame, Emma (May 24, 2024). "Exclusive: Catch Richard Gere in New Longing Poster & Clip Premiere". That Shelf. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- Schreur, Brandon (May 14, 2024). "Longing Trailer Reveals Release Date for Richard Gere, Diane Kruger Drama Movie". ComingSoon. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- "Longing". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- "Longing". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved June 7, 2024.