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39th Guadalajara International Film Festival
The 39th Guadalajara International Film Festival took place from June 7 to 15, 2024, in Guadalajara, Mexico. Spanish documentary film '' This Excessive Ambition'' served as the festival's opening film, screened at the opening ceremony at Telmex Auditorium. Directed by Santos Bacana, Rogelio González and Cristina Trenas, the film follows the tour ''Sin cantar ni afinar'' by Spanish rapper C. Tangana. Yorgos Lanthimos anthology film ''Kinds of Kindness'' served as the closing film. Pierre Saint Martin's ''We Shall Not Be Moved'' won the Mezcal Award for Best Film in the Mexican films section. Brazilian-Portuguese film ''Toll'', directed by Carolina Markowicz, won Best Ibero-American Film, while Chilean-Dutch film ''The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine'', directed by Alfredo Pourailly De La Plaza, won Best Ibero-American Documentary Film. Background The Community of Madrid was chosen as the guest of honor for this year's edition. Spanish filmmaker Álex de la Iglesia and Spanish di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Excessive Ambition
''This Excessive Ambition'' () is a 2023 Spanish documentary film directed by Santos Bacana, Cristina Trenas, and Rogelio González. It stars C. Tangana. Plot The film explores the creative process behind the ''El Madrileño'' album by C. Tangana aka Pucho aka Antón Álvarez Alfaro and the backstage of the ''Sin cantar ni afinar'' world tour. Production The film is a Little Spain production. Release The film had its world premiere in the 'Velodrome' section of the 71st San Sebastián International Film Festival on 28 September 2023. Distributed by Avalon, it was released theatrically in Spain on 26 October 2023. It also screened as the opening film of the 39th Guadalajara International Film Festival on 7 June 2024. Reception Àlex Montoya of ''Fotogramas'' rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, writing that the "narrative and visual proposal is a triumph". Luis M. Maínez of ''Mondo Sonoro'' gave the film 8 out of 10 points, considering the result to be "a truly entertaining ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nopal
Nopal (from the Nahuatl word for the pads of the plant) is a common name in Spanish for ''Opuntia'' cacti (commonly referred to in English as ''prickly pear''), as well as for its pads. There are about 114 known species in Mexico, where it is a common ingredient in numerous Mexican cuisine dishes. The nopal pads can be eaten raw or cooked, used in marmalades, soups, stews and salads, as well as being used for traditional medicine or as fodder for animals. Farmed nopales are most often of the species ''Opuntia ficus-indica'' or '' Opuntia matudae'' although the pads of almost all ''Opuntia'' species are edible. The other part of the nopal cactus that is edible is the fruit, called the in Spanish and the "prickly pear" in English. Nopales are generally sold fresh in Mexico, cleaned of thorns, and sliced to the customer's desire on the spot. They can also be found canned or bottled as nopalitos, and less often dried, especially for export. Cut into slices or diced into cubes, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sebastian (2024 Film)
''Sebastian'' is a 2024 international co-production film written and directed by Mikko Mäkelä. Premise Max, an aspiring young writer in London, begins living a double life as a sex worker in order to research his debut novel. Cast * Ruaridh Mollica as Max Williamson * Hiftu Quasem as Amna * Ingvar Sigurdsson as Daniel * Jonathan Hyde as Nicholas * Lara Rossi as Claudia * Leanne Best as Dionne * David Nellist as Peter * Pedro Minas as Oliver * Fleur Keith as Joan * Dylan Brady as Joel * Akbar Kurtha as Samir * Marcus Macleod as Stuart Production Written and directed by Mäkelä as his second feature, ''Sebastian'' was produced by James Watson for their joint company Bêtes Sauvages, co-produced by Helsinki-filmi and Lemming Film België, and executive produced by Ciara Barry and Rosie Crerar of barry crerar. The film was supported by the BFI and Screen Scotland, as well as the Finnish Film Foundation, Finnish Impact Film Fund, Great Point Media, BNP Paribas Film Finance, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jules Rosskam
Jules Rosskam is an American filmmaker, artist, and educator. His films, which include ''trans''parent (2005), ''against a trans narrative'' (2008), ''Thick Relations'' (2012), and ''Paternal Rites'' (2018), have helped shape the discussion around transgender narratives in 21st century film. Rosskam is also a noted fine artist, lecturer, and professor. He is currently assistant professor of visual arts at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Biography Jules Rosskam was born in Chicago in 1979 and raised in Philadelphia. In 2001, he received a BA in Visual Arts from Bennington College before moving to New York City where he went on to develop a successful production and editing career working for MTV, The History Channel, Curious pictures, and independent artists and arts organizations like Dyke TV Dyke TV was founded and created by Ana Maria Simo, playwright and cofounder of Lesbian Avengers; Linda Chapman, theater director and producer; and Mary Patierno, independ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levan Akin
Levan Akin (born 14 December 1979) is a Swedish film director and screenwriter, best known for his film '' And Then We Danced'', that received critical acclaim and won the 2019 Guldbagge Award for Best Film. Biography Levan Akin was born and raised in Tumba, Sweden. His parents, of Georgian origin, had moved to Sweden in the 1960s, when Georgia was one of the republics of the Soviet Union. Levan Akin returns to Georgia every year with his sister for the summer holidays. There he consolidates his knowledge of Georgian culture and the practice of the Georgian language. Career Levan Akin started out as an assistant director in film productions, mainly at Sveriges Television. He worked at Studio 24 for the production of ''You, the Living'' (''Du Levande'') by Roy Andersson (2007). In 2008, he won two awards at the Hamburg Film Festival alongside film designer and producer Erika Stark for the short film ''De sista sakerna'' (2008). Levan Akin then directed series such as ''Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossing (2024 Film)
''Crossing'' (, ) is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Levan Akin. It stars Mzia Arabuli, Lucas Kankava and Deniz Dumanlı. The film was selected in the Panorama section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 15 February 2024. It was released in Sweden on 22 March 2024, by TriArt Film. Premise A retired teacher promises to find her long-lost niece, with her search taking her to Istanbul, where she meets a lawyer fighting for trans rights. Cast * Mzia Arabuli * Lucas Kankava * Deniz Dumanlı Production In January 2023, it was announced Levan Akin had written and directed the film, with principal photography concluding in Istanbul. Release ''Crossing'' had its world premiere on 15 February 2024, as part of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, opening Panorama. Prior to, Mubi acquired distribution rights to the film in North and Latin America, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Germany. It was released in Sweden on 22 March 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neus Ballús
Neus Ballús (born 1980) is a Catalan film director and scriptwriter. She has a degree in Audiovisual Communication and a Master in Documentary Making from the Pompeu Fabra University. She released her first film ''La plaga'' (The Plague) in 2013, which was screened at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival. It won 4 Gaudí Awards and was nominated for the LUX Prize, the European Film Awards and the Goya Awards. The film portrays everyday life in a rural zone of the periphery of Barcelona, named Gallecs. Before, she had done some shorts like ''La Gabi'' (2004), ''L'avi de la càmera'' (Grandad with Camera, 2005) and the documentary ''Immersió'' (2009), awarded with the Best Short Film Prize at the ALCINE Festival. Her second film, ''El viatge de Marta (Staff Only)'' (2019), also premiered at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival and was screened in cinemas in France and Spain. It is about a 17-year-old girl who spends her Christmas holidays in Senegal with her brothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonás Trueba
Jonás Trueba (born 1981) is a Spanish filmmaker. Biography Born in Madrid in 1981, Jonás Groucho Rodríguez Huete is the son of Fernando Trueba and . Prior to his directorial debut in a feature film with '' Every Song Is About Me'' (2010), he directed the 2000 short film ''Cero en conciencia'' and collaborated as a writer in films such as '' No Pain, No Gain'' (2001), ''Go Away from Me'' (2006) and ''The Dancer and the Thief ''The Dancer and the Thief'' ( es, El baile de la victoria, links=no) is a 2009 film directed by Fernando Trueba. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by author Antonio Skármeta. Plot Following the 1988 national plebiscite and ...'' (2009). Following the production of the 2013 film ''The Wishful Thinkers'', Trueba founded a production company (Los Ilusos Films) alongside Javier Lafuente. He was recognised with the Ojo Crítico Award in 2016. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Trueba, Jonas 1981 bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Other Way Around
''The Other Way Around'' (; titled for the French market) is a 2024 comedy film directed by Jonás Trueba, who also wrote it in tandem with stars Itsaso Arana and Vito Sanz. Plot The plot is set in Madrid. A couple formed by actor Alex and filmmaker Ale throws a party to announce their breakup after 15 years or relationship but none of their close ones believes them. Cast Production ''The Other Way Around'' is a Spanish-French co-production by Los Ilusos Films, Les Films du Worso and Arte France Cinéma. Shooting locations included Madrid. Release The film had its world premiere in the Directors' Fortnight sidebar section of the 77th Cannes Film Festival on 20 May 2024. It also made it to the competitive slate of the 38th Cabourg Film Festival, and to the 'Laugh' strand of the 2024 BFI London Film Festival. Distributed by Elastica, it was released theatrically in Spain on 30 August 2024. Arizona Distribution released the film in France on 28 August 2024. The film a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaki Lacuesta
Isaki Lacuesta (born 1975, Girona) is a Spanish film director from Catalonia. His work includes documentary film, narrative film and video art. Lacuesta was born into a family of Basque origin. He studied audiovisual communication at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and obtained his Master's Degree in documentary film making at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, where he now works as a lecturer in documentary film making. He also teaches at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Pompeu Fabra University, the Centre d'estudis cinematogràfics de Catalunya, and the University of Girona. He is a longtime collaborator and domestic partner of Isa Campo, after whom he rebranded his first name as Isaki (he is actually named Iñaki). Prizes and awards * 2011: Golden Shell for Best Film at the San Sebastián International Film Festival for ''Los pasos dobles'' * 2011: Caracola a la trayectoria at the Alcances Festival in Cádiz * 2011: Eloy de la Iglesia Award at the Málaga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saturn Return (film)
''Saturn Return'' ( es, Segundo premio, links=no) is a 2024 musical drama film directed by Isaki Lacuesta and Pol Rodríguez starring Daniel Ibáñez, Stéphanie Magnin, and Cristalino. It is inspired by the story of the musical band Los Planetas. The film premiered on 5 March 2024, in competition at the 27th Málaga Film Festival, where it won the Golden Biznaga, ahead of its Spanish theatrical release on 24 May 2024 by BTeam Pictures. It was selected as the Spanish submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Plot Set in 1998 against the backdrop of Granada's musical scene, the plot fictionalizes the creative process behind Los Planetas' third album. Cast Production ''Saturn Return'' was originally set to be directed by Jonás Trueba, but Trueba eventually left the project for undisclosed reasons and Isaki Lacuesta took over, while Fernando Navarro remained in writing duties. The film is Spanish-French co-production by La Terraza Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prison In The Andes
''Prison in the Andes'' (Spanish: ''Penal Cordillera'') is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Felipe Carmona in his directorial debut. Starring Bastián Bodenhöfer and Hugo Medina accompanied by Andrew Bargsted, Mauricio Pesutic, Alejandro Trejo, Óscar Hernández, Daniel Alcaíno and Juan Carlos Maldonado. It is about 5 military generals who participated in the Pinochet dictatorship and who are imprisoned in the "Penal Cordillera", a luxurious prison from which they will not want to leave when the government wants to transfer them to a regular prison. ''Prison in the Andes'' had its world premiere at the 67th BFI London Film Festival on 6 October 2023, where it competed for the Sutherland Trophy. Synopsis Five of the most cruel torturers of the Pinochet dictatorship are serving sentences of several centuries in a luxurious prison at the foot of the Andes. It is an enclosure with a swimming pool, gardens and aviaries where they are always watched by guards who look more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
