Barcelona-based Filmax has swooped on international sales rights to “El amor de Andrea” (“Andrea’s Love”), the new feature by leading Spanish auteur Manuel Martín Cuenca, whose “The Motive” snagged a Fipresci Grand Prize at Toronto Film Festival, and was his third film selected for the festival.
“Andrea’s Love” is backed by Lazona, producers of the highest-grossing Spanish film ever on home turf, “Spanish Affair,” and Alebrije, behind Mexico’s all-time biggest box office hit, “Instructions Not Included.”
Also producing from Spain are La Loma Blanca, Martin Cuenca’s own label, tax incentive structure El Amor de Andrea Aie and Nephilim Producciones.
Martín Cuenca and Lola Mayo (“Woman Without Piano”) co-wrote “Andrea’s Love,” described as a film about love, family and disillusionment.
The story revolves around Andrea, a 15-year-old girl, who’s trying to win back the love of her father, who left her and her younger brothers...
“Andrea’s Love” is backed by Lazona, producers of the highest-grossing Spanish film ever on home turf, “Spanish Affair,” and Alebrije, behind Mexico’s all-time biggest box office hit, “Instructions Not Included.”
Also producing from Spain are La Loma Blanca, Martin Cuenca’s own label, tax incentive structure El Amor de Andrea Aie and Nephilim Producciones.
Martín Cuenca and Lola Mayo (“Woman Without Piano”) co-wrote “Andrea’s Love,” described as a film about love, family and disillusionment.
The story revolves around Andrea, a 15-year-old girl, who’s trying to win back the love of her father, who left her and her younger brothers...
- 8/31/2023
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
Denis Villeneuve’s Enemy, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, will compete as part of the official selection of the 61st San Sebastian Film Festival (Sep 20-28).
At a press conference in Madrid today, festival director José Luis Rebordinos revealed the Spanish titles that will compete for the Golden Shell. Spanish films set to feature in other sections of the festival were also revealed.
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Villeneuve’s Enemy stars Gyllenhaal as a man who seeks out his exact look-alike after spotting him in a film. The co-production between Canada (Rhombus Media) and Spain (Roxbury Pics) is Villeneuve’s follow-up to the Oscar-nominated Incendies.
David Trueba (Salamina Soldiers) will introduce Vivir es Facil (Living Is Easy). Set in 1966, Javier Cámara (Talk to Her) stars as an English teacher who sets off across Spain to find John Lennon, who was taking a break from Beatlemania to feature in Richard Lester film How I Won The War.
Manuel Martín Cuenca ([link...
At a press conference in Madrid today, festival director José Luis Rebordinos revealed the Spanish titles that will compete for the Golden Shell. Spanish films set to feature in other sections of the festival were also revealed.
Scroll down for full lists
Villeneuve’s Enemy stars Gyllenhaal as a man who seeks out his exact look-alike after spotting him in a film. The co-production between Canada (Rhombus Media) and Spain (Roxbury Pics) is Villeneuve’s follow-up to the Oscar-nominated Incendies.
David Trueba (Salamina Soldiers) will introduce Vivir es Facil (Living Is Easy). Set in 1966, Javier Cámara (Talk to Her) stars as an English teacher who sets off across Spain to find John Lennon, who was taking a break from Beatlemania to feature in Richard Lester film How I Won The War.
Manuel Martín Cuenca ([link...
- 7/24/2013
- by jsardafr@hotmail.com (Juan Sarda)
- ScreenDaily
In this health-crazed world of ours, it's no surprise that cannibalism has stayed on the menu for horror fans for decades. Another flesh-eating flick is on its way that's guaranteed to be more fun that having an Asian chef serve you his genitals.
According to Variety, France’s Luminor, Russia’s Ctb, and Romania’s Libra Film are set to co-produce Cannibal, a suspense thriller from Manuel Martin Cuenca (The Weakness of the Bolshevik, Half of Oscar) set up at Spain’s Mod Producciones (Agora, Biutiful, Fin) and Martin Cuenca’s label, La Loma Blanca.
Also written by Martin Cuenca and long-time co-scribe Alejandro Hernandez, Cannibal tells the tale of Carlos (played by Antonio de la Torre), Granada’s most prestigious tailor, a respected man who dedicates his life to his work and eating, especially women. One day he meets Nina, the twin sister of a woman he’s eaten,...
According to Variety, France’s Luminor, Russia’s Ctb, and Romania’s Libra Film are set to co-produce Cannibal, a suspense thriller from Manuel Martin Cuenca (The Weakness of the Bolshevik, Half of Oscar) set up at Spain’s Mod Producciones (Agora, Biutiful, Fin) and Martin Cuenca’s label, La Loma Blanca.
Also written by Martin Cuenca and long-time co-scribe Alejandro Hernandez, Cannibal tells the tale of Carlos (played by Antonio de la Torre), Granada’s most prestigious tailor, a respected man who dedicates his life to his work and eating, especially women. One day he meets Nina, the twin sister of a woman he’s eaten,...
- 10/26/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
France’s Luminor, Russia’s Ctb and Romania’s Libra Film are set to co-produce Cannibal, a suspense thriller from Manuel Martin Cuenca (The Weakness of the Bolshevik, Half of Oscar) set up at Spain’s Mod Producciones (Agora, Biutiful, Fin) and Martin Cuenca’s label, La Loma Blanca, reports Variety. Also written by Martin Cuenca and long-time co-scribe Alejandro [...]...
- 10/26/2012
- by MrDisgusting
- bloody-disgusting.com
London – British writer/director Alastair Paton has assembled an eclectic international cast and is planning an exotic location shoot for his action movie 400 Boys, scheduled to shoot in October. Paton's movie, billed as a fast-paced thriller set amid a youth subculture, has secured the acting chops of Canadian actress and youngest ever Emmy Award-nominee Jodelle Ferland (Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Cabin in the Woods, Tideland), Goya winning Spanish actress Maria Valverde (Cracks, The Weakness of the Bolshevik) , Elliot Knight (Sinbad), Charlie Rowe (Neverland), Jack Derges (Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness, Passengers), German actress Chiara von
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- 9/19/2012
- by Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
IFC Films has acquired North American distribution rights to "Cracks," the feature directorial debut of Jordan Scott.
The thriller, which stars Eva Green ("Casino Royale") as a charismatic teacher at an all-girls boarding school, premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival. Juno Temple ("Atonement"), Imogen Poots ("28 Weeks Later") and Maria Valverde ("La Flaqueza del Bolchevique") also star as students vying for their teacher's attention.
Scott penned the screenplay, loosely based on Sheila Kohler's 1999 novel, with Ben Court and Caroline Ip.
"Cracks" was produced by Julie Payne for Scott Free, Kwesi Dickson for Future Films, Andrew Lowe for Element Pictures, Rosalie Swedlin for Industry Entertainment and Christine Vachon for Killer Films, in association with John Wells. Ridley Scott and Tony Scott executive produced.
IFC plans a simultaneous theatrical and VOD release next year.
The thriller, which stars Eva Green ("Casino Royale") as a charismatic teacher at an all-girls boarding school, premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival. Juno Temple ("Atonement"), Imogen Poots ("28 Weeks Later") and Maria Valverde ("La Flaqueza del Bolchevique") also star as students vying for their teacher's attention.
Scott penned the screenplay, loosely based on Sheila Kohler's 1999 novel, with Ben Court and Caroline Ip.
"Cracks" was produced by Julie Payne for Scott Free, Kwesi Dickson for Future Films, Andrew Lowe for Element Pictures, Rosalie Swedlin for Industry Entertainment and Christine Vachon for Killer Films, in association with John Wells. Ridley Scott and Tony Scott executive produced.
IFC plans a simultaneous theatrical and VOD release next year.
- 11/11/2009
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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