Distances (film)
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| Directed by | Elena Trapé |
| Produced by | Marta Ramírez |
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Coming Soon Films
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| Distributed by | Sherlock Films |
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| Country | Spain |
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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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Plot
The 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
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- 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
Distances 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
The 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
Beatriz 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
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result | ||
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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
References
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