DOT THE I
Year: 2003
USA: Summit Entertainment
Cast: Gael Garcia Bernal, Natalia Verbeke, James D'Arcy, Tom Hardy, Charlie Cox, Yves Aubert, Myfanwy Waring, Michael Webber, Jonathan Kydd, Michael Elwyn, Len Collin, John Pearson, Tasha de Vasconcelos, Tito Heredia, Olayo Gimenez, Richard Clifford, Mark Spalding, Paul Shelley, Graham McTavish, Michael Nardone, Jonathan Emmanuel, David Decio
Director: Matthew Parkhill
Countries: UK / Spain
USA: 92 mins
USA Rated: R for strong sexuality/nudity, language and some violence
USA Release Date: 11 March 2005 (Limited Release)
Synopsis
DOT THE I, a romantic thriller with a dark comedic twist, stars Gael Garcia Bernal, who shot to fame in AMORES PERROS (Best Actor, Cannes Semaine de la Critique), Natalia Verbeke and James D'Arcy. Garcia Bernal, also known for his role in Y TU MAMa TAMBIeN, can currently be seen in THE MOTORCYCLE DIAIRES, Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Film. Natalia Verbeke has recently starred in the Oscar®-nominated SON OF THE BRIDE (EL HIJO DE LA NOVIA) and the BAFTA® award winning JUMP TOMORROW. Rounding out the cast is James D'Arcy, known for his role in Peter Weir's MASTER AND COMMANDER. DOT THE I is the debut feature from director Matthew Parkhill, an award-winning novelist and screenwriter.
A sexy love triangle forms on the eve of her wedding when Carmen (Natalia Verbeke) recklessly kisses an attractive stranger named Kit (Garcia Bernal). Having recently fled a violent and volatile relationship in Spain, Carmen has found comfort and safety with her adoring fiance Barnaby (James D'Arcy); but her passions are aroused by one kiss from Kit and she is immediately torn between her emotions and her loyalty to the man she is to marry.
Carmen's journey teaches her that things, and people, are never quite what they seem. This thrilling tale toys with illusion and reality, passion and artifice, and takes audiences on a suspenseful race through the streets of London. DOT THE I, an Arcane Pictures / Summit Entertainment Production filmed entirely on location in London, is produced by Meg Thomson and George Duffield.