Unicorns (2023 Spanish film)
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| Spanish | Unicornios |
| Directed by | Àlex Lora |
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| Cinematography | Thais Català |
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| Distributed by | Filmax |
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| Country | Spain |
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Unicorns[3] (Spanish: Unicornios; Catalan: Unicorns) is a 2023 drama film directed by Àlex Lora starring Greta Fernández alongside Elena Martín, Nora Navas, and Pablo Molinero.
Plot
[edit]The life of young, polyamorous and ambitious Isa begins to crumble as, undecided about committing to a stable monogamous relationship with Guillem, she returns to her family's home with her mother.[4][5][6][7][8]
Cast
[edit]- Greta Fernández as Isa[9][10][11]
- Elena Martín as Abril[12]
- Nora Navas as Mercè[12]
- Pablo Molinero as Mikel[12]
- Lidia Casanova as Gabi[12]
- Alejandro Pau as Guillem[12]
- Sònia Ninyerola as Marta[12]
Production
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The screenplay is a loose adaptation of Sofía Ros' novel Mi casa en llamas, which deviates from the original work in primarily focusing on the protagonist's personal transformation.[7] It was penned by Marta Vivet, Pilar Palomero, María Mínguez and Àlex Lora.[13] The film was produced by Inicia Films alongside Jaibo Films,[6] with support from of TV3, IB3, ICEC, Movistar+ and Creative Europe's MEDIA.[14] Thais Català worked as cinematographer.[15]
Filming began in the province of Alicante,[16] with some footage shot in Cala el Xarco (Villajoyosa), also shooting in Barcelona.[17][18]
Release
[edit]The film is distributed by Filmax. Upon the wrapping of shooting, its theatrical release in Spain was expected for 2022.[18][19][20] The film made it to the 26th Málaga Film Festival's official selection slate and was presented on 15 March 2023.[21][22] It was scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 19 May 2023.[23] Its release date was later reported to be 30 June 2023.[24]
Reception
[edit]Toni Vall of Cinemanía rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, writing that it manages to "portray in depth the emptiness of our world", without being wishy-washy.[25]
Quim Casas of El Periódico de Catalunya rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be "a somewhat erratic film about an erratic character".[26]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | 6th Berlanga Awards | Best Film | Nominated | [27][28] | |
| Best Director | Àlex Lora | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Greta Fernández | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Inma Sancho | Won | |||
| Isabel Requena | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Pablo Molinero | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | María Mínguez, Marta Vivet, Pilar Palomero, Álex Lora | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing and Post-Production | Mariona Soler, Alex Lora | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography and Lighting | Thais Català | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Julia Yolanda | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Supervision | Maica Sanz | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Score | Isabel Latorre | Nominated | |||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Unicornios". Filmax. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ CCMA (22 June 2023). ""Unicorns", amb la participació de TV3, arriba als cinemes". CCMA (in Catalan). Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Post-Production". New Spanish Films. Summer/Fall (PDF). Ministerio de Cultura y Deporte. 2022. p. 136.
- ^ "Comença el rodatge de la pel·lícula "Unicorns"". Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals. 10 November 2021.
- ^ Marinero Medina, Ismael (5 April 2022). "El sinuoso camino del corto al largo". Aisge.
- ^ a b Hopewell, John (17 May 2022). "Filmax Swoops on 'Unicorns,' Alex Lora's Awaited Fiction Feature Debut". Variety.
- ^ a b Melchor, Carla (24 November 2021). "Poliamor y unicornios, un cuento de juventud rodado en la costa valenciana". Levante-EMV.
- ^ "Unicorns". D'A Film Festival. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ Meseguer, Astrid (17 November 2021). "Greta Fernández: "Los millennials viven todo con mucha ansiedad"". La Vanguardia.
- ^ "La pel·lícula 'Unicornios' roda a Barcelona". Barcelona Film Commission | Catalunya Film Commission. 15 November 2021.
- ^ "El cine como reflejo de la vida". Especial Academia de Cine. Madrid: Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España. 2022. p. 300.
- ^ a b c d e f "Unicornios". Filmax. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ Losilla, J.F (8 November 2021). "Un guión de Pilar Palomero se lleva a la gran pantalla". Heraldo de Aragón.
- ^ "Rodatges media" (PDF). Emediacat (23): 75. December 2021.
- ^ "Se está rodando 'Unicornios', dirigida por Álex Lora y fotografiada por Thais Català". Camera and Light Mag. 5 November 2011.
- ^ ""Unicornios", la ópera prima de Álex Lora, se rueda en Barcelona". EFE. 5 November 2021.
- ^ Vicente, A (25 November 2021). "Una playa para «Unicornios»". Información.
- ^ a b Boquerini (11 November 2021). "'Unicornios', un retrato generacional que redefine a la mujer". El Correo.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Rivera, Alfonso (22 December 2021). "Álex Lora directing Greta Fernández in Unicornios". Cineuropa.
- ^ "Las 60 películas españolas que más esperamos en el 2023". Fotogramas. 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Álex Lora ofrece un retrato generacional de la insatisfacción en "Unicornios"". La Vanguardia. 15 March 2023.
- ^ Aller, María (22 February 2023). "Festival de Málaga 2023: el certamen anuncia los contenidos de la 26ª edición". Fotogramas.
- ^ "'Unicornios', la película con Greta Fernández sobre «las limitaciones de una urbanita millennial», llegará a los cines el 19 de mayo". Cine con Ñ. 20 February 2023.
- ^ ""Unicornios", de Àlex Lora, se estrenará el 30 de junio en cines". Filmax. 24 April 2023.
- ^ Vall, Toni (28 June 2023). "'Unicornios': los instagramers frente al espejo de su propio vacío". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ Casas, Quim (29 June 2023). "Crítica de 'Unicornios': crónicas del vacío vital". El Periódico de Catalunya. Prensa Ibérica.
- ^ Padrón, Nerea (4 October 2023). "Premis Berlanga 2023: nominaciones y favoritos". Levante-EMV. Prensa Ibérica.
- ^ "'Kepler Sexto B', de Alejandro Suárez, y 'Olvido', de Inés París, triunfan en los Premios Berlanga 2023". Cadena SER. 12 November 2023.