The Realm of God
| The Realm of God | |
|---|---|
 Berlinale release poster | |
| Directed by | Claudia Sainte–Luce |
| Written by | Claudia Sainte–Luce |
| Produced by | Carlos Correa Sergio Diaz Christian Kregel |
| Starring | Diego Armando Lara Lagunes Margarita Guevara González Lizbeth Gabriela Nolasco |
Production companies | Godius Film Gravedad Cero Films Jaqueca Films |
Release dates | February 15, 2022 (Berlinale) June 11, 2022 (FICG) |
Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
The Realm of God (Spanish: El reino de Dios) is a 2022 Mexican drama film written and directed by Claudia Sainte–Luce. Starring Diego Armando Lara Lagunes, Margarita Guevara González and Lizbeth Gabriela Nolasco.[1]
Synopsis[edit]
Neimar is an eight-year-old boy who leads a quiet life taking care of horses, working and helping his mother while he waits for his first communion where he hopes to meet God. As he prepares to receive the sacrament, he loses faith because of his surroundings.[2][3]
Cast[edit]
The actors participating in this film are:[4]
- Diego Armando Lara Lagunes as Neimar
- Margarita Guevara González as Neimar's grandmother
- Lizbeth Nolasco Hernández as Neymar's mom
- Mariano Chávez Chávez as Neimar's father
- Diógenes Ivan Delfín Elvira as Prophet
- Alfredo Pantoja Gallego as Kardashian Owner
- Michelle Guevara González as Demi
- Oswaldo Molina Arzola as Demi's dad
- Yair Castro as Catechist
- Cipriana Castro Chávez as Chiquilin Owner
- Jorge Escobedo Kaliman as Priest
Production[edit]
Principal photography lasted 15 days starting in May 2021 in Tlalixcoyan, Veracruz in Mexico.[5][6]
Release[edit]
The Realm of God had its international premiere on February 15, 2022, at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in the Generation Kplus section.[7][8] It premiered for the first time in Mexico on June 11, 2022, as part of the 37th Guadalajara International Film Festival.[9]
Reception[edit]
Critical reception[edit]
Ernesto Diezmartínez from Letras Libres wrote: "Direct naturalism, without makeup of any kind, dominates the staging of the images of Sainte-Luce and his photographer Carlos Correa, while the careful direction of the filmmaker's actors does not allow the simple story slides into any kind of sentimental blackmail."[10]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Guadalajara International Film Festival | Best Mexican Film | Claudia Sainte–Luce | Won | [11][12] |
| Best Director | Won | ||||
| Best Actor | Diego Armando Lara Lagunes | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Carlos Correa | Won | |||
| Best Film - Young Jury Award | Claudia Sainte–Luce | Won | |||
| Gijón International Film Festival | Best Direction | Won | [13][14] | ||
| Best Feature Film Directed by a Woman | Won | ||||
| 2023 | Ariel Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Diego Armando Lara | Nominated | [15][16] |
References[edit]
- ^ Medina, Erandi (2022-06-12). ""El reino de Dios" ¿Y dónde está él?". Vagabunda Mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ "El reino de Dios". FICG 35 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ El reino de Dios / The Realm of God - Zurich Film Festival (in German), retrieved 2023-04-22
- ^ "Reparto Completo de El reino de Dios (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ IMCINE. "'El reino de Dios' de Claudia Sainte-Luce: una historia de comunidad y fe". www.imcine.gob.mx. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ ""El reino de Dios" arrasa en el Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara – Columna Digital" (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ admin (2022-01-18). "El reino de Dios, cuarto largometraje de Claudia Sainte-Luce tendrá su premiere mundial en La Berlinale 2022". Revista Puebla.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ Grater, Tom (2022-01-14). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Series, Generation & Co-Pro Market Line-Ups". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ "Presenta Claudia Sainte-Luce 'El Reino de Dios' en FICG". www.mural.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ Diezmartínez, Ernesto (2022-11-30). "Cinco películas mexicanas en Los Cabos 2022". Letras Libres (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ Encuadres. "Claudia Sainte-Luce triunfa en Guadalajara con El Reino de Dios". encuadres.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ Enviada, Belén Eligio |. "El reino de Dios arrasa en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara". El Sol de México | Noticias, Deportes, Gossip, Columnas (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ "Claudia Sainte-Luce gana premio a Mejor Dirección en el festival de Gijón". Crónica (in Spanish). 2022-11-19. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ "Web Municipal del Ayuntamiento de Gijón". Ayuntamiento de Gijón (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ "Conoce los nominados de los Premios Ariel 2023". Publimetro México (in Spanish). 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ "Conoce a los ganadores de los Premios Ariel 2023". moreliafilmfest.com (in Spanish). 2023-09-10. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
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