Josephine (2021 film)
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Spanish | Josefina |
Directed by | Javier Marco |
Written by | Belén Sánchez-Arévalo |
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Distributed by | Super 8 Distribución |
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Language | Spanish |
Josephine (Spanish: Josefina) is a 2021 Spanish-German drama film with comedy elements directed by Javier Marco which stars Emma Suárez and Roberto Álamo, also featuring Miguel Bernardeau, Manolo Solo, Simón Andreu, Pedro Casablanc and Olivia Delcán.
Plot
Every Sunday, Juan (Roberto Álamo), a prison official, observes in silence the visit of Berta (Emma Suárez), the mother of Sergio (Miguel Bernardeau), one of the prisoners. The day he finally manages to approach her, he surprises himself pretending to be another father and inventing a daughter in prison: Josefina. The need to fill the void in which Juan and Berta live leads them to continue meeting beyond the reality that surrounds them.[1][2][3]
Cast
- Emma Suárez as Berta Mirador
- Roberto Álamo as Juan
- Miguel Bernardeau as Sergio López Mirador
- Manolo Solo as Rafael
- Mabel Rivera as Eladia
- Simón Andreu as Pascual
- Pedro Casablanc as Emilio
- Olivia Delcán as Josefina
- Belén Ponce de León as Verónica
- Alfonso Desentre as Antonio
Production
Josephine, Javier Marco's feature film debut as a director, was penned by Belén Sánchez-Arévalo. A Spanish-German co-production,
Release
The film made its
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2021 | 34th ASECAN Awards | Best Actor | Manolo Solo | Nominated | [11] |
2022 | 9th Feroz Awards | Best Actor (film) | Roberto Álamo | Nominated | [12] |
36th Goya Awards | Best Actress | Emma Suárez | Nominated | [13] | |
Best New Director | Javier Marco | Nominated | |||
Best Editing | Miguel Doblado | Nominated |
See also
References
- ^ Hopewell, John (23 September 2021). "Buzzed up San Sebastian New Directors Title 'Josephine' – Broken Down by Its Creators". Variety.
- Europa Press. 3 November 2021.
- ICAA. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "'Josefina': Avance exclusivo de la nueva película de Emma Suárez y Roberto Álam". Fotogramas. 2 November 2021.
- ^ a b García, Alejandra (2 November 2021). "'Josefina' – estreno en cines 5 de noviembre". Audiovisual451.
- ^ "Concluye el rodaje de 'Josefina', ópera prima de Javier Marco, producida por White Leaf y Featurent". Audiovisual451. 19 May 2021.
- ^ Hopewell, John (24 September 2021). "Pecado Films Sets 'A La Cara' Feature From 'Josefine's' Javier Marco & Belén Sanchez-Arévalo (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- Diario Vasco. 20 September 2021.
- ^ "Las 110 mejores películas de 2021, ordenadas en ranking". Fotogramas. 1 December 2021.
- ^ "'La hija', mejor película andaluza del año en los Premios ASECAN 2021". Cine con Ñ. 18 December 2021.
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External links
- Josephine at ICAA's Catálogo de Cinespañol