Tag: Lullaby
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San Sebastian Spanish Lineup: Isabel Coixet, Fernando Trueba, Los Javis
Oscar winner Fernando Trueba (“Belle Epoque”), “The Secret Life of Words” director Isabel Coixet and “Veneno” writer-director-producers Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo feature among talent behind Spanish titles at September’s San Sebastian Film Festival, the highest profile film event in the Spanish-speaking world.Coixet will compete for the first time in San Sebastian’s main competition with…
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Top Titles from Spain at Cannes 2023
“20,000 Species of Bees,” (Estibaliz Urresola)One of the big winners at Berlin, taking Leading Performance, and now racking up healthy sales, the story of a family off for a village summer holiday which builds to a moving ode to women’s freedoms. Sales: Luxbox“21 Paraíso,” (Nestor Ruiz Medina)Living in an idyllic Andalusia, a couple in love…
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‘20,000 Species Of Bees’ Director Estibaliz Urresola Teases Forqué Award Winning ‘Cuerdas’ (Exclusive)
After a heartening rally in 2022 which saw Spanish movies punch some €75 million (79.5 million) in its domestic market, after just €35 million (37.1 million) in 2021, how will 2023 shape up for Spanish cinema? One hope is for more standout feature debuts, following on this year’s “Lullaby” and “Piggy.” Here one of the…
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Basque Country Consolidates As Fresh Talent Hub
In recent years, Spain’s Basque Country has emerged as a hub for fresh talent, something that directors Mikel Gurrea (“Suro”), Estibaliz Urresola (“Cuerdas”) and Irati Gorostidi (“Contadores”) credit to robust mentorship programs, governmental financing campaigns and ever-maturing production and distribution initiatives as well as a tight-knit network of professionals woven into the fabric of the…
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Malaga’s Spanish Screenings: ‘Lullaby,’ Utama’ Win as Spain Consolidates as International Sales Force
Wrapping March 26, the 25th Malaga Festival and its Spanish Screenings delivered another confirmation of Spain’s build as a fiction force in a new platform era.Following, nine final takes on what may prove a historic edition.A Vibrant Spanish ScreeningsMálaga’s plus-size 2022 Spanish Screenings fairly rocked. Extra funding from Spain’s Avs Hub Plan, covering far more…
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‘Lullaby,’ ‘Utama’ Sweep Spain’s Supersized Malaga Festival
Two hotly-favored competition frontrunners, Spain’s motherhood-focused “Lullaby” and “Utama,” shot on an awe-inspiring Bolivian Altiplano, swept the board at a historic, 25th Málaga Film Festival which said a lot about the current state of the Spanish film industry.Running March 18-26, the Festival proved a vibrant affair, galvanised by renewed interest in the Spanish cinema after…
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Malaga’s Spanish Screenings: A Drill Down on Titles
Many, if not most, of Spain’s Malaga Festival’s main section lineup, from Berlin Golden Bear winner “Alcarrás” to Panorama player “Lullaby,” will screen for buyers during the Spanish Screenings. Festival titles are detailed in a separate article. Following, a breakdown of further titles swelling the Screenings to a record 63-title cut.“Ainarak,”Directed by Juan San Martín…
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Film News Roundup: Oona Chaplin Starring in Horror Movie ‘Lullaby’
In today’s film news roundup, Oona Chaplin is starring in a horror movie, the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation will honor Sharon Stone, FuseFX expands, and “Let’s Scare Julie” and “Stray” get distribution.CastingOona Chaplin will star in Alcon Entertainment’s horror feature “Lullaby,” based on the mythological figure Lilith.John R. Leonetti (“Annabelle”) is attached to direct from…
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Artist Andrew Levitas Tackles Corporate Greed in Johnny Depp Starring ‘Minamata’
Andrew Levitas has carved out a unique place in the art world, having used his considerable skills across multiple creative platforms. A filmmaker, painter, sculptor, producer, writer, actor and photographer, Levitas is also the founder of Metalwork Pictures, a media production company that develops and produces original content, including his 2014 directorial debut, “Lullaby,” as…