Drew Goddard's '7 Sconosciuti a El Royale' Opens Rome Film Fest
The 13th Festa del Cinema di Roma has kicked off, featuring the debut of '7 Sconosciuti a El Royale,' directed by Drew Goddard. This film, set in 1969, revolves around seven individuals at a hotel that lies on the California-Nevada line. Goddard, noted for his earlier projects like 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Lost,' pays homage to classic noir in this venture. The ensemble cast includes notable actors such as Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, and Chris Hemsworth. Serving as cinematographer is Seamus McGarvey, while Michael Giacchino composed the film's score. It will be released in Italy on October 25 by 20th Century Fox.
Key facts
- Drew Goddard directed '7 Sconosciuti a El Royale'.
- The film opened the 13th Festa del Cinema di Roma.
- It is a neo-noir set in 1969.
- The plot involves seven strangers at a hotel between California and Nevada.
- Goddard previously wrote for 'Buffy,' 'Angel,' and 'Lost'.
- Cast includes Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Cailee Spaeny, Lewis Pullman, and Chris Hemsworth.
- Cinematography by Seamus McGarvey.
- Soundtrack by Michael Giacchino.
- Released in Italy on October 25 by 20th Century Fox.
- Goddard's directorial debut was the horror film 'The Cabin in the Woods'.
Entities
Artists
- Drew Goddard
- Jeff Bridges
- Cynthia Erivo
- Dakota Johnson
- Jon Hamm
- Cailee Spaeny
- Lewis Pullman
- Chris Hemsworth
- Seamus McGarvey
- Michael Giacchino
Institutions
- 20th Century Fox
- Festa del Cinema di Roma
- Artribune
Locations
- California
- Nevada
- Roma
- Italy