Saturn Return (film)
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| Spanish | Segundo premio |
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| Produced by | Cristóbal García |
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| Cinematography | Takuro Takeuchi |
| Edited by | Javi Frutos |
| Music by | Ylia |
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| Distributed by | BTeam Pictures (es) |
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| Language | Spanish |
Saturn Return (Spanish: Segundo premio) is a 2024 musical drama film directed by Isaki Lacuesta and Pol Rodríguez starring Daniel Ibáñez and Stéphanie Magnin. It is inspired by the story of the musical band Los Planetas.
Plot
Set in 1998 against the backdrop of Granada's musical scene, the plot fictionalizes the creative process behind Los Planetas' third album.[1][2]
Cast
Production
Saturn Return was originally set to be directed by Jonás Trueba, but Trueba eventually left the project for undisclosed reasons and Isaki Lacuesta took over, while Fernando Navarro remained in writing duties.[4][5][1] The film is Spanish-French co-production by La Terraza Films, Áralan Films, Ikiru Films, Capricci Films, Bteam Prods., Sideral Cinema, Los Ilusos Films, and Toxicosmos AIE production.[1][2][6] Shooting locations in Granada included the Campo del Príncipe.[7]
Release
Film distribution will be handled by BTeam Pictures in Spain and Capricci Films in France.[1] Latido Films acquired international sales rights.[1] The film was presented at the 27th Málaga Film Festival on 5 March 2024.[8] It was also selected for screenings at the 14th D'A Film Festival Barcelona and the 25th Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (BAFICI).[9][10] The theatrical release in Spain is expected for 24 May 2024.[11][12]
Reception
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Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2024 |
27th Málaga Film Festival | Golden Biznaga for Best Spanish Film |
Won | [14] | |
| Best Director | Isaki Lacuesta, Pol Rodríguez | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Javi Frutos | Won | |||
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e de la Fuente, Anna Marie (9 May 2023). "Latido Snags San Sebastian Film Fest Multi-Winner Isaki Lacuesta's 'Saturn Return' (Exclusive)". Variety.
- ^ a b Cabrero, José E. (10 March 2023). "Isaki Lacuesta rueda en Granada 'Segundo premio', el biopic de la música indie". Ideal. Grupo Vocento.
- ^ a b c d e García, Juan Jesús; Cabrero, José E. (17 May 2023). "Estos son Los Planetas de Isaki Lacuesta". Ideal. Grupo Vocento.
- ^ "Jonás Trueba se despide del rodaje de la película de Los Planetas". Radio Luz. 18 April 2023.
- ^ "La historia de Los Planetas inspira una película". El Independiente de Granada. 6 March 2023.
- ^ "Los últimos trabajos de David Trueba, Celia Rico e Isaki Lacuesta con Pol Rodríguez competirán en el 27 Festival de Málaga". Festival de Málaga. 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Comienza en Granada el rodaje de la película 'Segundo premio', inspirada en la historia del grupo Los Planetas". Europa Press. 8 May 2023.
- ^ "'Segundo premio' reinterpreta la creación de uno de los mejores discos del 'indie' español". Málaga Hoy. Grupo Joly. 5 March 2024.
- ^ Meseguer, Astrid (4 April 2024). "El cine de autor e independiente más arriesgado aterriza en Barcelona con el D'A Film Festival". La Vanguardia.
- ^ "Festival de Cine de Buenos Aires celebra su primer cuarto de siglo con una amplia programación". La Crónica de Hoy. 6 April 2024.
- ^ Tena, Arturo (18 March 2024). "'Segundo premio', la premiada película sobre Los Planetas, llegará a los cines el 24 de mayo". Cine con Ñ.
- ^ Ramírez, María José (3 September 2023). "Granada, uno de los escenarios más demandados para rodajes". Granada Digital.
- ScreenDaily.
- ^ Sánchez Casademont, Rafael (9 March 2024). "Festival de Málaga 2024: Palmarés completo con todos los ganadores de la edición". Fotogramas.