Catching Dust

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Catching Dust
Catching Dust poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byStuart Gatt
Written byStuart Gatt
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAurélien Marra
Edited byNicolas Gaster
Music byDanny Mulhern
Production
companies
  • Civilian 7 Entertainment
  • Edward R. Pressman Film
  • Cuernos Productiones S.L.
  • 6th International Films
  • Volcano Films
Distributed by Vertical
Release dates
  • June 11, 2023 (2023-06-11)(Tribeca Festival)
  • August 22, 2024 (2024-08-22)(United States)
Running time
100 minutes
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Spain
LanguageEnglish

Catching Dust is a 2023 drama film directed by Stuart Gatt in his debut feature, starring Erin Moriarty, Dina Shihabi, Jai Courtney and Ryan Corr. The film is about Geena (Erin Moriarty), who decides to leave her criminal husband, Clyde (Jai Courtney), and their isolated Texas hideout when a couple from New York arrives in search of respite from the city. [1] The film had its premier at the Tribeca Festival on 11 June 2023. [2]

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Synopsis

Geena and her outlaw spouse Clyde, have taken refuge in a solitary trailer on a deserted community in Texas’ Big Bend. Tired of his autocratic ways, Geena plans to escape, when a new trailer shows up with a pair from New York. Geena persuades Clyde to let them stay, despite the dangers they will bring, a choice that leads to serious trouble for everyone.

Cast

Production

The film set in West Texas was filmed in Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands on 35mm film. [3]

Release

Catching Dust was selected at the Raindance Film Festival, held from 23 October to 4 November, where it was nominated for best UK feature. [4] The film opened the 54th International Film Festival of India on 20 November 2023. [5] The film was released in select theaters and on video on demand on August 22, 2024. [6]

Reception

On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes website, the film has an approval rating of 83% based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. [7]

Mae Abdulbaki reviewing for Screen Rant rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "It builds suspense & creates intriguing character dynamics, even though its focus gets too caught up in the climactic ending more than anything else." [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Ntim, Zac (October 23, 2023). "'Catching Dust' Clip: First Look At Thriller Starring 'The Boys' Breakout Erin Moriarty". Deadline. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Catching Dust". Tribeca Film Institute. June 11, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  3. ↑ Kemp, Stuart (October 26, 2023). ""Most people thought I was insane": UK filmmaker Stuart Gatt on shooting 'Catching Dust' on 35mm". ScreenDaily . Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Features: Catching Dust". Raindance. November 4, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  5. ↑ Naman Ramachandran (November 7, 2023). "'Catching Dust,' 'The Featherweight' to Bookend Goa Film Festival, Michael Douglas to Deliver Masterclass". Variety . Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  6. ↑ Bechara, Diego Ramos (August 17, 2024). "Erin Moriarty Thriller 'Catching Dust' Acquired by Vertical, Slated for Release in Select Theaters (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Catching Dust (2023, Drama)". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  8. ↑ Abdulbaki, Mae (June 19, 2023). "Catching Dust Review: Moriarty & Courtney Elevate A Thoroughly Fascinating Drama". Screen Rant. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
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