Little Ashes (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Little Ashes is a 2009 biographical drama directed by Paul Morrison, starring Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltrán and Matthew McNulty. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $767,567 worldwide. Critics gave it 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Paul Morrison
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Regent Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Little Ashes About?
The premise of Little Ashes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1920s in Spain, the burgeoning talents of Salvador Dalí and Federico García Lorca find themselves drawn together amidst a backdrop of artistic innovation and political unrest. Their complex relationship explores themes of ambition, friendship, and the challenges of expressing unconventional ideas. As they pursue their creative passions, they confront societal pressures and the pain of a love that defies convention, forever shaping their individual journeys and leaving a lasting impact on the cultural landscape.
Little Ashes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- writer
- artist
- poet
- friendship
- morality
- spanish civil war
- gay love
- homosexual
- federico garcia lorca
- female rear nudity
- female explicit nudity
- grief
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- fame
- matador
- countryside
- stage play
- poem
- breasts
- religion
- stage
- prisoner
- soldier
- reference to franco
- civil war
- pubic hair
- dormitory
- fascism
- sculpture
- gypsy
- censorship
- passion
- puppet show
- drawing
- andalusia
- family relationships
- reference to oscar wilde
- student
- catholic church
- father son relationship
- anarchy
- piano
- love triangle
- spanish
- painter
- playwright
- writing
- underwater scene
- forbidden love
- female frontal nudity
- surrealist
Little Ashes Cast
Robert Pattinson leads the cast, with Javier Beltrán and Matthew McNulty. Directed by Paul Morrison.
- Director Paul Morrison
More from Paul Morrison
More films directed by Paul Morrison, best-rated first: Wondrous Oblivion, Solomon & Gaenor, 23 Walks and Solomon & Gaenor.
Little Ashes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Little Ashes 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 25% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 49%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 59% User score
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Little Ashes Plot Summary
What happens in Little Ashes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the year 1922 commenced, Salvador Dalí (Robert Pattinson), an 18-year-old visionary, entered the dynamic world of Madrid’s Residencia de Estudiantes—a vibrant hub for Spain’s brightest intellectuals. This exceptional place, alive with creativity and curiosity, attracted not only Federico García Lorca (Javier Beltrán), a magnetic poet, but also Luis Buñuel (Matthew McNulty), an eager filmmaker. Together, the trio became the heart of Madrid’s most avant-garde artistic circle.
Full summary
The whole story of Little Ashes, scene by scene
Little Ashes Box Office
Little Ashes grossed $767,567 worldwide. $481,586 came from the US and Canada and $285,981 (37%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$767.6K
- US & Canada
- $481.6K
- International
- $286K
Little Ashes Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Little Ashes.
How Well Do You Know Little Ashes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which year does the movie 'Little Ashes' take place?
Cars in Little Ashes
2 cars on screen: the 1928 Citroën B14 G and the unknown.
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1928 Citroën B14 G Minor role -
unknown Minor role
Little Ashes Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Poucas Cinzas: Salvador Dalí” and “少许灰烬”.
- Also known as
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- Poucas Cinzas: Salvador Dalí
- 少许灰烬
- Dali
- Lorca
- Bunuel - Les jeunes années
- Отголоски прошлого
- Poucas Cinzas
- Sin límites
- Lorca és Dali
- פיסות עפר
- Шепа прах: Младите Дали
- Лорка и Бунюел
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- 리틀 애쉬 : 달리가 사랑한 그림
- Popiołki
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Little Ashes FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Little Ashes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Little Ashes?
Little Ashes runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Little Ashes released?
Little Ashes was released on May 8, 2009.
Who directed Little Ashes?
Little Ashes was directed by Paul Morrison.
More films by Paul Morrison Who is in the cast of Little Ashes?
Little Ashes stars Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltrán and Matthew McNulty.
How much did Little Ashes make at the box office?
Little Ashes grossed $767,567 worldwide ($481,586 domestic, $285,981 international).
How is Little Ashes rated?
Little Ashes has 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Little Ashes have a post-credit scene?
No. Little Ashes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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