Verano en diciembre
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| Directed by | Carolina África |
| Screenplay by | Carolina África |
| Based on | Verano en diciembre (play) by Carolina África |
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| Cinematography | Kiko de la Rica |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | Vértigo Films |
Release dates |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Verano en diciembre (lit. 'Summer in December') is an upcoming Spanish comedy-drama film written and directed by Carolina África in her debut picture based on her own stage play. It stars Lola Cordón, Carmen Machi, Bárbara Lennie, Beatriz Grimaldos, Victoria Luengo, and Irene Escolar.
Plot
[edit]Conflict is triggered upon the yearly commemoration of a decease, with the ensuing meeting of Teresa, her daughters, and her mother-in-law, who is under Teresa's care.
Cast
[edit]- Lola Cordón as la abuela Martina[1]
- Carmen Machi as Teresa[1]
- Bárbara Lennie as Carmen[1]
- Beatriz Grimaldos as Alicia[1]
- Victoria Luengo as Paloma[1]
- Irene Escolar as Noelia[1]
- Antonio Resines as Don Ramón[1]
- Silvia Marsó[2]
- Nacho Fresneda[2]
Production
[edit]A Mare Films and Vértigo Films production, the film had the backing from RTVE, Movistar Plus+, and ICAA.[3][4] Filming began on 30 October 2023, with Kiko de la Rica taking over cinematography duties, using an Alexa Mini and Zeiss Ultra Prime lenses.[2] It had a budget of €2.3 million.[4] While shooting, a tranche of €1.1 million in terms of production support for the film was approved by the ICAA.[5]
Release
[edit]The film will be presented in October 2024 in a RTVE gala of the 69th Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci), in a non-competitive official selection slot.[6] Distributed by Vértigo Films, the film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 15 November 2024.[4][7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "Verano en diciembre". Mare Films. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Arranca el rodaje de 'Verano en diciembre'". Camera & Light Mag. 2 November 2023.
- ^ "2024 - 69 Seminci Sección Oficial". seminci.com. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Se rueda 'Verano en Diciembre', opera prima de Carolina África producida por Vértigo Films y Mare Films". Audiovisual451. 2 November 2023.
- ^ Rivera, Alfonso (15 November 2023). "ICAA reparte 30 millones de euros en ayudas generales". Cineuropa.
- ^ "RTVE participa en ocho de las películas que proyectará la Seminci". Cadena COPE. 26 August 2024.
- ^ Vasco Martín-Grande, Marcos (29 August 2024). "De 'La virgen roja' a 'La habitación de al lado': El cine español que queda este 2024". ecartelera.