Distances (Catalan: Les distàncies; Spanish: Las distancias) 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.[1]
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| Catalan | Les distàncies |
| Spanish | Las distancias |
| Directed by | Elena Trapé |
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| Produced by | Marta Ramírez |
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Production company | Coming Soon Films |
| Distributed by | Sherlock Films |
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| Country | Spain |
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Plot
editThe plot deals with the theme of the loss of friendship.[2] 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.[3]
Cast
edit- Alexandra Jiménez as Olivia[1]
- Miki Esparbé as Comas[1]
- Isak Férriz as Guille[1]
- Bruno Sevilla as Eloi[1]
- Maria Ribera as Anna[1]
Production
editDistances was produced by Coming Soon Films in association with TVC, Miss Wasabi and Busse & Halberschmidt, with support from ICEC, ICAA and RTVE.[4][5] The screenplay was penned by the director Elena Trapé alongside Josan Hatero and Miguel Ibáñez Monroy.[6] Filming began in Berlin in February 2017 and wrapped on 21 March 2017.[7][8]
Release
editThe film was presented on 17 April 2018 at the 21st Málaga Film Festival, screened in the festival's main competition.[9] Distributed by Sherlock Films,[10] it was theatrically released in Spain on 7 September 2018.[11][12]
Reception
editBeatriz Martínez of Fotogramas gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, praising an "excellent cast" in which Alexandra Jiménex stands out.[3]
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".[13]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | 21st Málaga Film Festival | Golden Biznaga for Best Spanish Film | Won | [14] | |
| Silver Biznaga for Best Director | Elena Trapé | Won | |||
| Silver Biznaga for Best Actress | Alexandra Jiménez | Won | |||
| 2019 | 24th Forqué Awards | Best Actress | Alexandra Jiménez | Nominated | [15][16] |
| 6th Feroz Awards | Best Actress | Alexandra Jiménez | Nominated | [17] | |
| Best Film Poster | Elena Castillo | Nominated | |||
| 63rd Sant Jordi Awards | Best Spanish Film | Won | [18][19] | ||
| 11th Gaudí Awards | Best Film | Won | [20][21] | ||
| Best Director | Elena Trapé | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Elena Trapé, Josan Hatero, Miguel Ibáñez Monroy | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Alexandra Jiménez | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Maria Ribera | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Miki Esparbé | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Liana Artigal | Nominated | |||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f "'Distances' ('Les distancies'): Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 27 November 2019.
- ^ "Desencanto sin fronteras". El Periódico de Catalunya. 19 March 2017.
- ^ a b Martínez, Beatriz (6 September 2018). "Las distancias. Para amantes de los films generacionales con un poso nostálgico". Fotogramas.
- ^ "Elena Trapé rueda en Berlín 'Las distancias'". Panorama Audiovisual. 20 March 2017.
- ^ Rivera, Alfonso (19 April 2018). "Crítica: Las distancias". Cineuropa.
- ^ "Proyección de la película 'Las distancias', de Elena Trapé". El Comercio. 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Comienza en Berlín el rodaje de 'Las distancias', de Elena Trapé, primer largometraje de Coming Soon Films". Audiovisual451. 20 February 2017.
- ^ "Finaliza el rodaje de Las distancias, segundo largometraje de Elena Trapé". Coming Soon Films. 28 April 2017.
- ^ "'Las distancias', de Elena Trapé, foto fija de una generación decepcionada". Málaga Hoy. 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Los Premios RNE Sant Jordi designan a 'Las distancias' de Elena Trapé como Mejor Película Española". Cine y Tele. 23 January 2019.
- ^ "Los estrenos del 7 de septiembre". Fotogramas. 7 September 2018.
- ^ Martínez, Beatriz (8 September 2018). "'Les distàncies': más desengaño que nostalgia". El Periódico de Catalunya.
- ^ "'Distances': Busan Review". ScreenDaily. 8 October 2018.
- ^ Belinchón, Gregorio (22 April 2018). "'Las distancias' y 'Benzinho' ganan las Biznagas de Oro en Málaga". El País.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ Guerra, Andrés (13 January 2019). "Antonio de la Torre y Eva Llorach, entre los 'Campeones' de los XXIV Premios Forqué". La Vanguardia.
- ^ "Estos son los cinco carteles nominados a los Premios Feroz 2019". Cinemanía. 18 January 2019 – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ ""Las distancias", mejor película española en los Premios Sant Jordi de Cine". La Vanguardia. 21 January 2019.
- ^ Prats, Marina (19 January 2019). "La lista completa de ganadores de los Premios Feroz 2019". HuffPost.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ ""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.