Spanish rock film ‘Saturn Return’, Mexican drama ‘Radical’ win top awards at Malaga 2024

Spanish rock film ‘Saturn Return’, Mexican drama ‘Radical’ win top awards at Malaga 2024

Screendaily Link click here Isaki Lacuesta and Pol Rodríguez’s,Saturn Return was the big winner at the Malaga Film Festival on March 9, taking home the awards for Golden Biznaga for best Spanish film, best director and best editing. Other top prizes went to Celia Rico’s Little Loves, Álex Monoya’s La Casa, Pau Durá’s Birds Flying East (Pájaros) and Mexican drama Radical, by…

China’s Aim Media Continues Latido Films’ Winning Streak with Global Remake Hit ‘Champions’

China’s Aim Media Continues Latido Films’ Winning Streak with Global Remake Hit ‘Champions’

Variety Link click here The international endurance of Spanish film adaptations was front and center this year at the Malaga Festival Industry Zone’s (MAFIZ) Remake Day event on Thursday, with a presentation of Shanghai-based Aim Media’s “Lose to Win,” the Chinese adaptation of the Latido Films-sold 2018 hit “Campeones” (“Champions”), directed by Javier Fesser. “Champions” is produced…

Spain’s Álex Montoya Talks Málaga Competition Title ‘La Casa’: Adapted From Paco Roca’s Eisner-Winning Graphic Novel

Spain’s Álex Montoya Talks Málaga Competition Title ‘La Casa’: Adapted From Paco Roca’s Eisner-Winning Graphic Novel

Variety Link click here A myriad of sentiments converge when estranged siblings meet to unpack the weight of their father’s recent death in Spain’s Álex Montoya’s third feature “La Casa,” adapted from the Eisner-winning graphic novel by Paco Roca and sold by Latido Films. The film, which bowed last night, figures in the official competition selection at this…

Review: Saturn Return

Review: Saturn Return

Cineuropa Link click here Isaki Lacuesta and Pol Rodríguez present a suggestive film inspired by the story of the legendary Spanish band Los Planetas Inspired by one of the key periods of the popular Spanish band (although it is not exactly a film about Los Planetas), the film tells the story of a moment of…

Jim Sheridan says film industry is “in the emergency room”; gives updates on ‘I Am A Man’, ‘Re-creation’, ‘Hiba’

Jim Sheridan says film industry is “in the emergency room”; gives updates on ‘I Am A Man’, ‘Re-creation’, ‘Hiba’

Screendaily Link click here Irish director Jim Sheridan has sounded a warning on the state of the international film industry, saying “the whole film industry is in the emergency room.” Speaking to Screen in Doha, Qatar where he is participating in the Qumra event as a master, Sheridan said, “It’s going to be more the way in…

Spanish sales agents reveal the best markets and genres for their films

Spanish sales agents reveal the best markets and genres for their films

Screendaily Link click here Straight-down-the-line genre films including thrillers, animation and horror as well as high-end prestige dramas are the most sought-after Spanish films by international buyers, according to sales agents attending Mafiz, the five-day industry programme of Spain’s Málaga Film Festival which runs from March 4-8. “The way the market works currently means buyers…

‘Little Loves’: Malaga Review

‘Little Loves’: Malaga Review

Screen Link click here Celia Rico Clavellino’s intimate Spanish drama tracks a troubled mother-daughter relationship With Little Loves, Celia Rico Clavellino deepens the exploration of mother/daughter relationships that began with 2018’s well-received Journey To A Mother’s Room. Similarly quiet, understated and driven by two fine performances, and similarly underpinned by the director’s ability to extract meaning and nuance…

Malaga’s Spanish Screenings Host 222 Titles, Underscore Industry Drivers: NextGen Talent, Animation, the Rise of Spain’s Regions

Malaga’s Spanish Screenings Host 222 Titles, Underscore Industry Drivers: NextGen Talent, Animation, the Rise of Spain’s Regions

Variety Link click here MALAGA —  Antonio Chavarrías’ “Holy Mother,” Celia Rico’s “Little Loves” and Diogo Viegas’s “Alice’s Diary” play at this year’s 3rd Spanish Screenings Content, the Malaga Festival’s part of the Spanish Screenings XXL, Spain’s biggest international industry platform in its history, featuring over March 4-7 and – when it comes to Málaga – the…

Isaki Lacuesta, David Trueba, Antonio Chavarrías Make Malaga Main Competition Cut

Isaki Lacuesta, David Trueba, Antonio Chavarrías Make Malaga Main Competition Cut

Variety Link click here MALAGA — Opening last Friday with “Dragonkeeper,” also in competition, Spain’s Malaga Festival, its biggest dedicated event for movies from Spain and Latin America, is studded by latest films by Isaki Lacuesta – “Saturn Return,” reportedly fun, broad audience and radical – David Trueba – “The Good Man,” small scale but…

Isaki Lacuesta and Pol Rodríguez’s ‘Saturn Return’ to world premiere at Malaga Film Festival; line up unveiled

Isaki Lacuesta and Pol Rodríguez’s ‘Saturn Return’ to world premiere at Malaga Film Festival; line up unveiled

SCREEN INTERNATIONAL Link click here The 27th edition of the Malaga Film Festival (MFF) opens today (March 1) with animated feature Dragonkeeper and a strong line-up of Spanish and Latin American world premieres. The festival is a popular annual meeting point for the Spanish film industry, attended by most buyers and sellers, and showcases the best in new…

En producción “8”, la nueva película dirigida por Julio Medem

En producción “8”, la nueva película dirigida por Julio Medem

Link click here Diferentes localizaciones de la provincia de Vizcaya acogerán desde la próxima semana el rodaje de “8”, la nueva película escrita y dirigida por Julio Medem protagonizada por Javier Rey y Ana Rujas. Una producción de Alvaro Longoria, Rodrigo Espinel y el propio Julio Medem, que retrata cómo a lo largo de 90 años las vidas de Octavio y Adela se entrelazan en…

Latido Films, ‘Ane’ Director David Perez Sanudo Clinch Two-Picture Deal (EXCLUSIVE) 

Latido Films, ‘Ane’ Director David Perez Sanudo Clinch Two-Picture Deal (EXCLUSIVE) 

Variety Link click here   In a coup for the Madrid-based sales agency, Latido Films has cliched a two picture deal with David Pérez Sañudo whose debut feature, “Ane,” repped by Latido, swept three Spanish Academy Goya Awards in 2021.  Latido will take world sales rights on both titles. The move comes as Spanish sales companies battle…

Jim Sheridan Inks With Latido on ‘Re-creation,’ Starring Vicky Krieps (EXCLUSIVE) 

Jim Sheridan Inks With Latido on ‘Re-creation,’ Starring Vicky Krieps (EXCLUSIVE) 

Variety Link click here   Upscale crossover sales agent Latido Films has acquired international sales rights to “Re-creation,” directed by legendary Irish filmmaker Jim Sheridan, whose “In the Name of the Father” won a Berlin Golden Bear in 1994.  Starring Vicky Krieps, a Cannes’ Un Certain Regard winner for “Corsage,” the docu-drama is co-written and co-directed by Irish artist…

Latido Films manages Jim Sheridan’s and Julio Medem’s new films in Berlin

Latido Films manages Jim Sheridan’s and Julio Medem’s new films in Berlin

Cineuropa Link click here   The Irish filmmaker is currently shooting Re-creation, starring Vicky Krieps, and the Basque director will soon orchestrate 8, with Javier Rey and Ana Rujas. The Spanish agency Latido Films will start to manage the international (pre-)sales of Re-creation at the European Film Market  of the 74th Berlinale (15-25 February). A co-production between Ireland and Luxembourg by the companies Hell’s Kitchen and Joli…

Se inicia el rodaje de ‘Cuerpo escombro’ una comedia protagonizada por Dani Rovira, Ernesto Sevilla y El Langui

Se inicia el rodaje de ‘Cuerpo escombro’ una comedia protagonizada por Dani Rovira, Ernesto Sevilla y El Langui

Cineytele Link click here   La película producida por Morena Films cuenta con la participación de RTVE y Prime Video, y con el apoyo del ICAA. ‘Cuerpo escombro’ será distribuida en cines por Buena Vista International y las ventas internacionales correrán a cargo de Latido Films. ‘Cuerpo escombro’ es una comedia con un gran mensaje…

Spanish box office running 35% higher this year thanks to studio blockbusters and indie titles

Spanish box office running 35% higher this year thanks to studio blockbusters and indie titles

Screendaily Link click here   As the Spanish film industry comes together at Valladolid International Film Week (known locally as the Seminici), one of the big talking points will be how to make independent films stand out at the local box office.  Although Spain’s box office in the year to mid-October has grossed €400m, 35% higher than the…

Director Yolanda Centeno Explores Ethical Dilemma in Debut Feature ‘Tras el Verano,’ Which Latido Acquires for International 

Director Yolanda Centeno Explores Ethical Dilemma in Debut Feature ‘Tras el Verano,’ Which Latido Acquires for International 

Variety Link click here   Cementing its reputation as a harbinger of emerging talent, Madrid-based Latido Films has acquired the international sales rights to “Tras el Verano,” the debut film from Yolanda Centeno picked out as one of Variety’s 10 Women Directors to Watch from Spain, compiled in 2021.  Alfa Pictures is handling distribution in Spain. Following on hits…

Spanish Art Films Win Big Fest Prizes, But How Can That Be Translated into Sales and Box Office?

Spanish Art Films Win Big Fest Prizes, But How Can That Be Translated into Sales and Box Office?

Variety Link click here   In times of dramatic change for the film-TV industry, Spanish auteur cinema is booming, goosed by multiple significant and high-quality titles, reaping prizes, critical praise and profile at international festivals. Beyond the preeminent interest in established auteurs such as Pedro Almodóvar, Alejandro Amenábar, J.A. Bayona, Isabel Coixet and Rodrigo Sorogoyen,…

Spanish Screenings on Tour is coming to Rome’s MIA for 2023

Spanish Screenings on Tour is coming to Rome’s MIA for 2023

Screendaily Link click here   Rome’s Audiovisual International Market (MIA) will host the second edition of Spanish Screenings on Tour, the international showcase of Spain’s audiovisual industry (October 9-13). Under the motto “Talent and Future”, Spanish Screenings on Tour will showcase a diverse range of feature works at varying stages of production. There will be…