Distances (film) explained

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Director:Elena Trapé
Producer:Marta Ramírez
Country:Spain
Distributor:Sherlock Films
Studio:Coming Soon Films

Distances (Catalan; Valencian: '''Les distàncies'''|links=no; Spanish; Castilian: '''Las distancias'''|links=no) is a 2018 Spanish drama film directed by Elena Trapé which stars Alexandra Jiménez, Miki Esparbé, Isak Férriz, Bruno Sevilla and Maria Ribera. It features dialogue in Catalan, Spanish, English and German.

Plot

The plot deals with the theme of the loss of friendship.[1] Four friends travel from Barcelona to Berlin, set to deliver a surprise birthday party to their friend Comas. However disappointment ensues, as they find things are not as they were before when they were young.

Production

Distances was produced by Coming Soon Films in association with TVC, Miss Wasabi and Busse & Halberschmidt, with support from ICEC, ICAA and RTVE.[2] [3] The screenplay was penned by the director alongside Josan Hatero and Miguel Ibáñez Monroy.[4] Filming began in Berlin in February 2017 and wrapped on 21 March 2017.[5] [6]

Release

The film was presented on 17 April 2018 at the 21st Málaga Film Festival, screened in the festival's main competition.[7] Distributed by Sherlock Films,[8] it was theatrically released in Spain on 7 September 2018.[9] [10]

Reception

Beatriz Martínez of Fotogramas gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, praising an "excellent cast" in which Alexandra Jiménex stands out.[11]

Sarah Ward of ScreenDaily described Distances as "a nuanced, quiet and often emotionally claustrophobic film", also considering that it is anchored by "strong performances", with Alexandra Jiménez' role as a pregnant woman being a "particular standout".[12]

Accolades

|-| align = "center" rowspan = "3" | 2018 || rowspan = "3" | 21st Málaga Film Festival || colspan = "2" | Golden Biznaga for Best Spanish Film || || rowspan = "3" | [13] |-| Silver Biznaga for Best Director || Elena Trapé || |-| Silver Biznaga for Best Actress || Alexandra Jiménez || |-| align = "center" rowspan = "11" | 2019 || 24th Forqué Awards || Best Actress || Alexandra Jiménez || || align = "center" | [14] [15] |-| rowspan = "2" | 6th Feroz Awards || Best Actress || Alexandra Jiménez || || rowspan = "2" | [16] |-| Best Film Poster || Elena Castillo || |-| 63rd Sant Jordi Awards || colspan = "2" | Best Spanish Film || || align = "center" | [17] [18] |-| rowspan = "7" | 11th Gaudí Awards || colspan = "2" | Best Film || || rowspan = "7" | [19] [20] |-| Best Director || Elena Trapé || |-| Best Screenplay || Elena Trapé, Josan Hatero, Miguel Ibáñez Monroy || |-| Best Actress || Alexandra Jiménez || |-| Best Supporting Actress || Maria Ribera || |-| Best Supporting Actor || Miki Esparbé || |-| Best Editing || Liana Artigal || |}

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Desencanto sin fronteras. El Periódico de Catalunya. 19 March 2017.
  2. Web site: Elena Trapé rueda en Berlín 'Las distancias'. Panorama Audiovisual. 20 March 2017.
  3. Web site: Crítica: Las distancias. Cineuropa. 19 April 2018. Alfonso. Rivera.
  4. Web site: Proyección de la película 'Las distancias', de Elena Trapé. El Comercio. 24 October 2018.
  5. Web site: Comienza en Berlín el rodaje de 'Las distancias', de Elena Trapé, primer largometraje de Coming Soon Films. Audiovisual451. 20 February 2017.
  6. Web site: Finaliza el rodaje de Las distancias, segundo largometraje de Elena Trapé. Coming Soon Films. 28 April 2017.
  7. Web site: 'Las distancias', de Elena Trapé, foto fija de una generación decepcionada. Málaga Hoy. 17 April 2018.
  8. Web site: Los Premios RNE Sant Jordi designan a 'Las distancias' de Elena Trapé como Mejor Película Española. Cine y Tele. 23 January 2019.
  9. Web site: Los estrenos del 7 de septiembre. Fotogramas. 7 September 2018.
  10. Web site: 'Les distàncies': más desengaño que nostalgia. El Periódico de Catalunya. Beatriz. Martínez. 8 September 2018 .
  11. Web site: Las distancias. Para amantes de los films generacionales con un poso nostálgico. Fotogramas. Beatriz. Martínez. 6 September 2018.
  12. Web site: 'Distances': Busan Review. 8 October 2018. ScreenDaily.
  13. News: 'Las distancias' y 'Benzinho' ganan las Biznagas de Oro en Málaga. El País. 22 April 2018. Gregorio. Belinchón.
  14. Web site: 'Campeones', Carmen y Lola', 'Entre dos aguas' y 'El Reino' optan a la mejor película de ficción de los 24ª Premios Forqué, los primeros del año. Audiovisual451. 30 November 2018.
  15. Web site: Antonio de la Torre y Eva Llorach, entre los 'Campeones' de los XXIV Premios Forqué. La Vanguardia. Andrés. Guerra. 13 January 2019.
  16. Web site: Estos son los cinco carteles nominados a los Premios Feroz 2019. Cinemanía. 20minutos.es. 18 January 2019.
  17. Web site: "Las distancias", mejor película española en los Premios Sant Jordi de Cine. La Vanguardia. 21 January 2019.
  18. Web site: La lista completa de ganadores de los Premios Feroz 2019. HuffPost. Marina. Prats. 19 January 2019.
  19. Web site: 'Entre dos aguas', 'Viaje al cuarto de una madre' y 'El fotógrafo de Mauthausen' lideran las nominaciones en los Premios Gaudí. Audiovisual451. 11 December 2018.
  20. Web site: "Entre dos aguas", d'Isaki Lacuesta, arrasa als Gaudí i guanya 7 dels 9 premis a què optava. Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals. 27 January 2019.

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