The Method (2023 film)
| The Method | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Spanish | El método |
| Directed by | David Maler |
| Screenplay by | Andrés Curbelo David Maler |
| Based on | El mètode Grönholm by |
| Produced by | Nashla Bogaert Pedro García Rafael Llaneza David Maler Gilberto Morillo |
| Starring | Nashla Bogaert Héctor Aníbal Georgina Duluc Pepe Sierra Yasser Michelén Dahiana Castro Roger Wasserman |
| Cinematography | Sebastian Cabrera Chelin |
| Edited by | Nacho Ruiz Capillas |
| Music by | Sergio Jiménez Lacima |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Caribbean Films Distribution |
Release dates |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Language | Spanish |
The Method (spanish: El método) is a 2023 Dominican comedy-drama thriller film co-produced and directed by David Maler from a screenplay he co-wrote with Andrés Curbelo.[2] It is based on the play El mètode Grönholm by Jordi Galceran as well as the 2005 film by Marcelo Piñeyro.[3][4] The ensemble cast is made up of Nashla Bogaert, Héctor Aníbal, Georgina Duluc, Pepe Sierra, Yasser Michelén, Roger Wasserman and Dahiana Castro in her film acting debut.[5][6]
Synopsis
A group of professionals attend a job interview for a highly lucrative position at one of the world's largest multinationals. Upon arrival, they are surprised to discover there is no interviewer; instead, they will be subjected to a very specific dynamic, what begins as a civilized and professional process ends up bringing out the darkest and wildest side in each of them.[7]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[8]
- Nashla Bogaert as Esther;
- Héctor Aníbal as Juanma;
- Georgina Duluc as Lulú;
- Pepe Sierra as Enrique;
- Yasser Michelén as Carlos;
- Roger Wasserman as Grönholm;
- Dahiana Castro as Maripily;
- René Monclova as Announcer.
Release
The Method had its world premiere on September 13, 2023 year, at the 3rd Fine Arts Film Festival Made in the Dominican Republic as the closing film,[9] then was commercially released on September 21 in Dominican theaters.[10]
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts Film Festival Made in the Dominican Republic | 13 September 2023 | Best Film | The Method | Won | [11] |
| Best Director | David Maler | Won | |||
| Best Leading Actor | Pepe Sierra | Won | |||
| Soberano Awards | 12 March 2024 | Best Film - Drama | The Method | Nominated | [12][13] |
| Best Director | David Maler | Won | |||
| Best Film Actress | Nashla Bogaert | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Actor | Pepe Sierra | Nominated | |||
| La Silla Awards | 19 June 2024 | Best Picture | Pedro García, Rafael Llaneza, Nashla Bogaert, David Maler | Nominated | [14][15] |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nashla Bogaert | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Pepe Sierra | Won | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Georgina Duluc | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Héctor Aníbal | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Sebastian Cabrera Chelin | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Ricky Folch | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Shaina Cohen | Nominated | |||
| Best Casting Direction | Miguel Fernández | Nominated | |||
| Best Poster Design | Luis Miguel Molina Dickson | Nominated | |||
| ADOPRESCI Awards | 18 July 2024 | Best Director | David Maler | Nominated | [16][17] |
| Best Actress | Georgina Dulu | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Pepe Sierra | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Sebastián Cabrera Chelín | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Nacho Ruiz Capillas | Nominated | |||
| Best Musicalization | Sergio Jiménez Lacima | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Denis Godoy | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Shaina Cohen | Nominated | |||
| Best Cast | The Method | Won |
References
- ^ a b "Realizan la gala premier de 'El método' en Caribbean Cinemas". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2023-09-19. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Efectúan premiere de película dominicana "El Método"". El Nuevo Diario (República Dominicana) (in Spanish). 2023-09-18. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ Prats, Joan (2023-09-21). ""El Método", comedia y drama con un elenco estelar". Diario Libre (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "T. 3. - Episodio 43 - El Método, un remake a lo dominicano. - Listen Now on Cinependiente". Zeno.FM. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ Montero, Norberto (2023-09-18). "VIDEO | Película "El Método", producida por Sky Films y Cacique Films estará disponible en cines desde el jueves". RC Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Dahiana Castro hace su debut en el cine local con la película "El Método"". Hoy Digital (in Spanish). 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ Arce, Alvaro. "David Maler estrenó la dominicana "El método"". Noticine.com. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Reparto Completo de El Método". Cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ Mejia, Marc (2023-09-14). "Clausura Exitosa de la Tercera Edición del Festival de Cine Fine Arts Hecho en RD". Cinemaforum (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "'El método', la cinta que arrasó en el Festival de Cine Fine Arts Hecho en RD". Forbes República Dominicana (in Spanish). 2023-09-16. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Festival de Cine Fine Arts concluye con éxito, siendo «El Método» la mayor galardonada". Más VIP (in Spanish). 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Esta es la lista completa de los nominados a Premios Soberano 2024". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Ganadores Premios Soberano 2024". Sociedad Dominicana de Artistas Intérpretes y Ejecutantes (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Adocine presenta los nominados a "Premios La Silla 2024"". El Nuevo Diario (República Dominicana) (in Spanish). 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Lista completa de ganadores de Premios La Silla 2024". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2024-06-20. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Adopresci celebra sus 5 años de edición del "Premio de la Crítica"". Cinependiente (in Spanish). 2024-06-01. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
- ^ "Premio Adopresci - Quinta Edición". Asociación Dominicana de Prensa y Crítica Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
External links
- The Method at IMDb