The Martini Shot is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Stephen Wallis and starring Matthew Modine, Stuart Townsend, Fiona Glascott, Morgana Robinson, Jason London, John Cleese and Derek Jacobi.
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Plot
An ailing movie director begins to shoot what he believes to be his final work of art. What starts out as a normal movie, ends up being an exploration of mortality and one's profound effect on the world.
Cast
Matthew Modine as Steve
Fiona Glascott as Mary
Stuart Townsend as Philip
John Cleese as Dr. Auyeung
Derek Jacobi as Errol
Jason London as Chet
Morgana Robinson as Dr. Ehm
Catriona Loughlin as Shannon
Cat Hostick as Rose
Malcolm Danare as Eddie
Chris Marchese as Jack
Production
The film was shot in Ireland before the COVID-19 pandemic and produced by Stephen Wallis, Emma Owen, Angelo Paletta, Susan Ilot, Michael Godfrey, Russ De Jong; with Chris Marchese as associate producer.
Release
The film premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh on July 13, 2023.
Reception
Davide Abbatescianni of Cineuropa gave the film a positive review and wrote, “These days, it’s extremely rare to find such a small film with such a big heart. With tact, creativity and simplicity, Stephen Wallis has crafted a beautiful picture about life, death, love and art…”
Nikki Baughan of Screen International gave the film a negative review, calling it “…an infuriatingly opaque, unrelentingly pretentious narrative…”
Accolades
The Martini Shot received over 60 award wins at film festivals worldwide.