Diamond Flash
| Diamond Flash | |
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| Directed by | Carlos Vermut |
| Written by | Carlos Vermut |
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| Cinematography | Carlos Vermut |
| Edited by | Carlos Vermut |
Production company | Psicosoda Films |
| Distributed by | Filmin |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Diamond Flash is a 2011 Spanish independent film directed, written and produced by Carlos Vermut in his directorial debut feature.
Plot
The plot consists of five vignettes concerning five women (Violeta, Elena, Lola, Juana, and Enriqueta) who share a mutual connection to the mysterious Diamond Flash.[1]
Cast
- Ángela Boix as Juana[2]
- Miquel Insua as Diamond Flash[2]
- Klaus as Jaime[2]
- Rocío León as Lola[2]
- Eva Llorach as Violeta[2]
- Victoria Radonic as Enriqueta[2]
- Ángela Villar as Elena[2]
- Javier Botet as hombre chistoso[2]
Production
Boasting a low budget of about €20,000,[3] the film was financed by the money Vermut made from Jelly Jamm.[4] The film blends genres such as giallo, science-fiction, comedy, drama, thriller, and superhero films.[5] Shooting locations included the Centro district in Madrid, including the area of Malasaña.[6][7]
Release
The Albacete-based Abycine Festival selected the picture for the non-competitive slate, with the film premiering in 2011.[3][8][9] Diamond Flash was later picked up for a screening at the Sitges Film Festival.[9] It had a straight streaming release on Filmin on 8 June 2012.[10][1] It eventually earned a cult status.[3][11][12]
Reception
Andrea G. Bermejo of Cinemanía rated Diamond Flash 4 out of 5 stars, assessing that Vermut delivers "a film of characters and powerful dramatic writing that is supported by a cast of amazing—and, paradoxically, semi-unknown actors".[1]
See also
References
- ^ 20minutos.es.
- ^ ICAA. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ a b c "El ganador de la 'Concha de Oro' participará en Abycine". La Tribuna de Albacete. 30 September 2014.
- ^ Reviriego, Carlos (20 June 2012). "'Diamond Flash', o cómo hacer tambalear el cine español". El Cultural – via El Español.
- ISSN 2660-7069.
- ^ "Diamond Flash". Madrid Film Office. Madrid Destino Cultura Turismo y Negocio S.A. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- eldiario.es.
- 20minutos.es. 24 October 2014.
- ^ a b Albaladejo, Julia (3 October 2011). "Sitges selecciona ´Diamond Flash´, que protagoniza la murciana Eva Llorach". La Opinión de Murcia. Prensa Ibérica.
- ^ Bas, Borja (25 September 2018). "Carlos Vermut, la voz cantante del (otro) cine español". El País.
- ^ Reviriego, Carlos (12 September 2013). "La chica mágica de Vermut". El Cultural – via El Español.
- ^ Blanes, Pepa (7 October 2022). "Carlos Vermut: "El cine nos permite disfrutar de la oscuridad desde el placer de la ficción"". Cadena SER.