''The Wine of Summer'' is a 2013 romantic

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written, directed and produced by Maria Matteoli, starring

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, Bob Wells and

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Plot

James, at the age of 27 quits his law career in pursuit of his childhood dream of becoming an actor. While studying acting under the tutelage of Shelley, he becomes engrossed in Carlo Lucchesi's play, Tinto de Verano, which is set in Spain. James’ girlfriend Brit leaves him, and he spontaneously flies to Spain, where he encounters the playwright Lucchesi at a bookstore in

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. Lucchesi is in a relationship with a much younger woman, Veronica, but still nurtures an old love for his long lost muse, Eliza, a novelist, who happens to be visiting her son, Nico a trumpet player who also lives in Barcelona. In the golden backdrop of Spain, these characters find their fates intertwined.

Cast

as Veronica *

as Eliza *

as James *

as Ana *Bob Wells as Carlo *

as Shelley *

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as Brit * Jonathan D. Mellor as Henry *

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as Nina *Michael Scott Allen as Michael *Dominic Allburn as Roberto *Francesc Prat as Frankie *Afrika Bibang as Serafina *Nicholas Dominic Talvola as Nico *Andrea L. Hart as Nicole

Production

Filming

Filming started in October 2011 and was shot on location in

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and

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, California.

Release

The film was shown at the 2013 Douro Film Harvest in

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References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wine Of Summer 2013 films 2013 romantic drama films Films shot in Barcelona Films set in Spain Films set in Barcelona Films shot in California