Carmina or Blow Up
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| Directed by | Paco León |
| Written by | Paco León |
| Starring | Carmina Barrios María León Paco Casaus Ana Mª García |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
| Budget | 40.000 €[1] |
Carmina or Blow Up (Spanish: Carmina o revienta) is a Spanish comedy-drama film, directed and written by Paco León. The film stars his mother Carmina Barrios (Carmina), his sister, María León (María), Paco Casaus (Antonio León) and Ana Mª García (Ani). It is the first Spanish film released in cinemas, online and as a digital copy at the same time.
Plot
Carmina is a 58-year-old woman who runs an inn in Seville. After being robbed several times, she comes up with an original way to get the money back and provide for her family. While she waits the outcome of her plan in her kitchen, she reflects on her life, work and miracles. She has two children, including María, a 22-year-old without a clear future ahead of her and a 4-year-old granddaughter, Marina.
Carmina herself lives with her husband, Antonio, a man who retains a fondness for alcohol, against his doctor's advice. In her inn she has a strange assistant named Basilio. She also has a friend who likes telling her about her experiences with celebrities, which are patently lies.
Reception
The film has enjoyed good reviews, many of which praise its innovative, simultaneous release (at movie theaters, online, and on DVD).[citation needed]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2012 | Málaga Film Festival | Best Film: Special Jury Prize[2] | Won |
| Best Film: Audience Award[3] | Won | ||
| Best Actress (Carmina Barrios)[3] | Won | ||
| 2013 | Goya | Best New Director (Paco León)[4] | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress (María León)[4] | Nominated | ||
| Best New Actress (Carmina Barrios)[4] | Nominated |
References
- ^ abc.esabc_cultura / madrid. "A "Carmina o revienta" le salen las cuentas". ABC.es. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
- ^ García, Rocío (24 April 2012). "Disparatado y divertido estreno en la dirección de Paco León | Cultura | EL PAÍS". El País. Cultura.elpais.com. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
- ^ a b "Festival de Málaga. Cine Español - Noticias - PALMARÉS 15 FESTIVAL DE MÁLAGA. CINE ESPAÑOL". Festivaldemalaga.com. 2012-04-28. Archived from the original on 2014-06-05. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
- ^ a b c "Candidatos Premios Goya 2014". Archived from the original on 2014-07-11. Retrieved 2014-06-08.