Surprisingly, (at least to me) they cast Twilight’s vampire Robert Pattinson for Dali’s role. Titled “Little Ashes”, it tells the story of an 18 year old Dali and his relationships with fellow modernists Frederico Garcia Lorca (played by Javier Beltran) and Luis Bunuel (played by Matthew McNulty).

There’s always that misgiving about incredibly photogenic people in teen movies and their acting abilities (see: Zac Efron. Gossip Girl cast. etc.) Well, at least I always doubt. In such a character typecast of a vampire/ aloof man/boy/hero seething with distant steel of masculinity, it’s hard to see how capable Pattinson might be.

Smug smirk of those who are aware of their fanclub.

I have hope though. No one can really tarnish the brilliance of Salvador Dali.

Cenicitas, by Salvador Dali

The movie is named after Dali’s oil painting “Cenicitas” (Little Ashes in spanish)

Pattinson and Beltran play Dali and Lorca

Who wouldn't want a beer with Dali? Er, glass of wine

The movie comes out to theatres tomorrow May 8th, 2009.

Gracie