Across the River and into the Trees
Synopsis
In post WW2 Venice Italy, American Army Col. Richard Cantwell, haunted by the war, faces news of his illness with stoic disregard. Determined to spend a weekend in quiet solitude, he commandeers a military driver to visit his old haunts in Venice. As Cantwell's plans begin to unravel, a chance encounter with a remarkable young woman begins to rekindle hope. Based on the harrowing novel by Ernest Hemingway.
Top Cast
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Liev Schreiber
Colonel Richard Cantwell
Matilda De Angelis
Renata Contarini
Josh Hutcherson
Jackson
Laura Morante
Contessa Contarini
Danny Huston
Captain Wes O'Neil
Giulio Berruti
Antonio
Enzo Cilenti
Gran Maestro
Sabrina Impacciatore
Agostina
Alessandro Bressanello
Father Carmine
Maurizio Lombardi
Guido
Claudia Della Seta
Giuliana
Massimo Popolizio
Vanni Rizzon
Alessandro Parrello
Alfonso
Maurizio Zacchigna
Italian Doctor
Samuele Busolin
Young Italian
Giulio Foccardi
Young Italian
Andrea Pergolesi
Young Italian
Enrico Bergamasco
Army Medic
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 63 DaysSun Valley Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 30, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paula Ortiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Flannery, Ernest Hemingway
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- Across the River and into the Trees
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Tribune Pictures, BMovie Italia, Rabbits Black
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paula Ortiz
Peter Flannery, Ernest Hemingway
Edward Shearmur
Javier Aguirresarobe
Stuart Baird, Kate Baird
Ken Gord, Daxing Zhang, David Beckingham, William J. Immerman, Danny Dimbort
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Baird
Editor
Kate Baird
Editor
Ken Gord
Producer
Peter Flannery
Writer
Benjamín Fernández
Production Design
Paula Ortiz
Director
John Smallcombe
Producer
Javier Aguirresarobe
Director of Photography
Marta Fenollar Mendez
Costume Design
Lv Jianmin
Producer
Robert K. MacLean
Producer
Kirstin Roegner
Producer
Michael Paletta
Producer
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Across the River and into the Trees
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Across the River and into the Trees about?
In post WW2 Venice Italy, American Army Col. Richard Cantwell, haunted by the war, faces news of his illness with stoic disregard. Determined to spend a weekend in quiet solitude, he commandeers a military driver to visit his old haunts in Venice. As Cantwell's plans begin to unravel, a chance encounter with a remarkable young woman begins to rekindle hope. Based on the harrowing novel by Ernest Hemingway.
Who directed Across the River and into the Trees?
Across the River and into the Trees was directed by Paula Ortiz.
Who stars in Across the River and into the Trees?
The principal cast of Across the River and into the Trees includes Liev Schreiber, Matilda De Angelis, Josh Hutcherson, Laura Morante, Danny Huston.
When was Across the River and into the Trees released and how long is it?
Across the River and into the Trees was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Across the River and into the Trees?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Across the River and into the Trees was composed by Edward Shearmur.
Is Across the River and into the Trees based on a book or true story?
Across the River and into the Trees is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest Hemingway".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Across the River and into the Trees?
Across the River and into the Trees holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).