Pedro Almodóvar has put his considerable weight behind Spaniard Alauda Ruiz de Azúa’s first feature, ”Lullaby” (“Cinco Lobitos”) as it has initiated a spirited run at Spain’s box office. “It is und…
“It is undoubtedly the best debut in Spanish cinema for years,” Almodóvar announced in a statement, describing the mother-daughter relationship drama as “a portrait of the role of women within the family, which is truthful, devoid of sentimentality and that does not exclude humor.”
Almodóvar’s advocacy is highly necessary as an exciting new generation of cineastes, often female, galvanizes Spain’s arthouse scene led by Carla Simón whose “Alcarràs” won Berlin’s 2022 Golden Bear, Pilar Palomero whose “Schoolgirls” scored a Goya best picture award last year and now Ruíz de Azúa whose “” world premiered in Berlin’s Panorama and then really came to notice near sweeping the board at March’s Málaga Festival, winning best Spanish picture, actress...
Extraordinary enough, after “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jujutsu Kaisen” opened on May 26 in Spain, “Lullaby” still ranked No.4 in Spain, according to Comscore.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Pedro Pascal Shares His Reaction To Being Cast As The MandalorianTheMandalorian star Pedro Pascal recalls his reaction to being cast as Din Djarin, saying 'I think that when I'm offered such a beautiful chance to make a contribution to such a bigger picture, I don't ask a lot of questions, you know? I said, yes.'
Read more »
‘Fauda’ Director Rotem Shamir Makes Indian Debut With Afghan Rescue Film ‘Garud’ (EXCLUSIVE)Rotem Shamir, whose credits include hit series “Fauda” and “Hostages” will make his Indian film debut as director of “Garud.” Inspired by real events, “Gar…
Read more »
They thought it was road rage. But years later, police say a shooting on I-295 was far more elaborate.Detectives believe 50-year-old Pedro Melendez-Alvarado was targeted as part of a revenge plot.
Read more »
Exclusive — Combat Veterans Join Forces in Virginia: Cao Endorses Anderson for CongressRepublican Hung Cao, a retired Navy captain running for Congress, is endorsing a fellow military veteran as the two work to unseat vulnerable Democrats in this year’s midterms in Virginia.
Read more »
Katie Holmes, Boyfriend Bobby Wooten III Make Their Red Carpet Debut: PicsBobby Wooten III opened up about girlfriend Katie Holmes as the couple made their debut at The Silver Ball in NYC on Thursday, May 26 — exclusive interview
Read more »