Little Ashes

Little Ashes follows a tight circle of young artists in 1920s Madrid as they push the boundaries of art and desire. Salvador Dalí, Federico García Lorca and Luis Buñuel form a volatile bond that challenges each man’s sense of self and loyalty. The film centers on a time when attraction and admiration blur lines between friendship and romance, forcing choices that will define their creative paths. Set against the bohemian streets and cabarets of the era, the story tracks how personal longing intersects with ambition, secrecy, and the cost of pursuing genius. The mood is intimate, and the performances carry a quiet, aching tension that never shies from the stakes. The film avoids melodrama and leans into longing for audiences.

Directed by Paul Morrison from a script by Philippa Goslett, Little Ashes is a 2000s drama. It features Javier Beltran as Lorca, Robert Pattinson as Dalí, and Matthew McNulty as Buñuel, with Marina Gatell and Adria Allue in supporting roles.

Worldwide, the film earned 767,567 dollars on a 2.5 million budget, reflecting a modest release and limited international footprint. Its profile benefited in later years from Pattinson's rising star, yet it never broke into wide distribution in theaters globally today.

There are no major nominations on record for Little Ashes, and it did not win awards. In reviews, some critics praised the restraint and the performances while others found the pacing uneven, leaving the film as a curious but polarizing portrait of its figures. It attracted fanfare from festival notices.

Critics respond with a mixed but thoughtful view, praising the film's intimate mood and its historical backdrop. The drama keeps romance and ambition tightly braided, showing how desire can shape art and strain friendships. Strong work from Pattinson and Beltran gives the story emotional weight and memory and myth mingle.