The Left-Handed Son Explained

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Creator:Rafael Cobos
Cinematography:Daniela Cajías
Music:Julio de la Rosa
Country:Spain
Language:Spanish
Editor:Luis Melgar
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:6
Runtime:30 min

The Left-Handed Son (Spanish; Castilian: '''El hijo zurdo'''|links=no) is a Spanish limited television series created by Rafael Cobos which stars María León and Hugo Welzel in a mother-son relationship thriller.

Plot

The story takes place in Seville. Upon finding out in a police station about the neo-Nazi allegiances of her son Lorenzo, well-off Lola comes across with working-class Maru (in a similar situation than Lola) and her son Rodrigo.[1]

Production

Created by Rafael Cobos, the series is based on the novel El hijo zurdo by Rosario Izquierdo.[2] Paco R. Baños joined Cobos in direction duties. The episodes were lensed by Daniela Cajías, whilst Julio de la Rosa was responsible for the music.[3] [4] Shooting took off in Seville in July 2022.[5] It consists of 6 episodes featuring an average runtime of 30 minutes.

Release

The Left-Handed Son was presented at Canneseries in April 2023.[6] It debuted on Movistar Plus+ on 27 April 2023.

Accolades

|-| align = "center" | 2023 || Canneseries || colspan = "2" | Best Short Form Series || || align = "center" | [7] |}

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rafa Cobos dirige a María León en 'El hijo zurdo': "La ultraderecha crece a nuestro alrededor y miramos a otro lado". Europa Press. 26 April 2023.
  2. Web site: Movistar Plus+ estrena este jueves la premiada serie 'El hijo zurdo'. Diario de Sevilla. 26 April 2023. Juan José. Gardón.
  3. Web site: 'El hijo zurdo', la serie creada y dirigida por Rafael Cobos, presenta su teaser. 8 February 2023. Camera and Light Mag.
  4. Web site: Crítica 'El hijo zurdo': cruda y realista historia dramática con una bestial María León. El Confidencial. Berto. Molina. 27 April 2023.
  5. Web site: 'El hijo zurdo': así es el thriller emocional sobre la maternidad de Movistar Plus+. Diez Minutos. Nora. Cámara. 27 April 2023.
  6. Web site: 'El hijo zurdo', la nueva serie de Movistar+ que ovaciona a las madres coraje con María León y Tamara Casellas. Fotogramas. María. Aller. 27 April 2023 .
  7. Web site: Variety. 19 April 2023. Norwegian Political Satire 'Power Play' Wins at Canneseries, as 'Bargain,' 'Carthago' and 'Corduroy' Also Scoop Awards. Marta. Bałaga.