''Diamond Flash'' is a 2011 Spanish independent film directed, written and produced by

Carlos Vermut Carlos López del Rey (born 1980), known professionally as Carlos Vermut, is a Spanish filmmaker. Born in Madrid, he worked as illustrator, comic book artist and storyboard designer prior to filmmaking. Following his involvement in the animated te ...

in his directorial debut feature.

Plot

The plot consists of five vignettes concerning five women (Violeta, Elena, Lola, Juana, and Enriqueta) who share a mutual connection to the mysterious Diamond Flash.

Cast

Production

Boasting a low budget of about €20,000, the film was financed by the money Vermut made from ''

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''. The film blends genres such as ''

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'', science-fiction, comedy, drama, thriller, and

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s. Shooting locations included the

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district in

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, including the area of

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Release

The

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-based Abycine Festival selected the picture for the non-competitive slate, with the film premiering in 2011. ''Diamond Flash'' was later picked up for a screening at the

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. It had a straight streaming release on

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on 8 June 2012. It eventually earned a

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Reception

Andrea G. Bermejo of ''

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'' rated ''Diamond Flash'' 4 out of 5 stars, assessing that Vermut delivers "a film of characters and powerful dramatic writing that is supported by a cast of amazing—and, paradoxically, semi-unknown actors".

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