La Estrella is a 2013 Spanish comedy-tinged drama film directed by Alberto Aranda (in his feature debut) based on the novel by Belén Carmona [es]. It stars Ingrid Rubio as the title character alongside Carmen Machi, Marc Clotet, and Fele Martínez.

La Estrella
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAlberto Aranda
Written by
  • Alberto Aranda
  • Belén Carmona
Based onLa Estrella
by Belén Carmona
Starring
CinematographyBet Rourich
Edited by
  • Elena Ruiz
  • Bruno Palazón-Arnaud
Music byZacarías M. de la Riva
Production
company
A Contraluz Films
Distributed bySplendor Films
Release dates
  • 22 April 2013 (2013-04-22) (Málaga)
  • 24 May 2013 (2013-05-24) (Spain)
CountrySpain
LanguageSpanish

Plot

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Set in Santa Coloma de Gramenet and featuring the backdrop of gender violence, the plot follows the vicissitudes of Estrella, a good-willed and joyful woman (with her boyfriend Salva and her best friend Trini around). She takes the reins of her life in a search for happiness.[1][2]

Cast

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Production

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Written by Alberto Aranda and Belén Carmona,[1] the film is based on the novel of the same name by Belén Carmona.[2] It is a A Contraluz Films production, and it had the participation of TVC and TVE, and support from ICEC [ca] and ICAA.[4] It was primarily shot in Santa Coloma de Gramenet (specifically in Les Oliveres neighborhood).[5]

Release

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The film was presented in the 'Malaga Premiere' section of the 16th Málaga Film Festival in April 2013.[6] Distributed by Splendor Films,[1] the film was theatrically released in Spain on 24 May 2013.

Reception

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Mariló García of Cinemanía rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be "tedious in its execution and presumable in its development", concluding that "not even Ingrid Rubio's luminous smile manages to captivate us".[7]

Javier Ocaña of El País noted the discrete yields reaped by the film, in which authenticity only appears in dribs and drabs.[8]

Toni Vall of Ara rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, praising the "tireless struggle [by Aranda] to project light and filmic truth" to a story that has however "been explained to us a thousand and one times before".[9]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2014 6th Gaudí Awards Best Actress Ingrid Rubio Nominated [10][11]
Best Supporting Actress Carmen Machi Nominated
23rd Actors and Actresses Union Awards Best Film Actress in a Leading Role Ingrid Rubio Nominated [12][13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Caviaro, Juan Luis (24 May 2013). "Estrenos de cine | 24 de mayo | Vuelven rápidos y furiosos por sexta vez". Espinof.
  2. ^ a b "Ingrid Rubio y Carmen Machi, las "estrellas" del debut de Alberto Aranda". Europa Press. 17 May 2013.
  3. ^ "Ingrid Rubio y Carmen Machi protagonizan 'La estrella', una historia fresca y romántica de superación". Europa Press. 23 May 2013.
  4. ^ "Ficció amb participació de TVC al Festival de Màlaga". TV3. 3 April 2013 – via Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals.
  5. ^ Salicrú, Joan (23 May 2013). "'La Estrella', una película sobre mujeres con denominación de origen colomense". El Periódico de Catalunya.
  6. ^ Mejías, Inma (23 April 2013). "'La Estrella' busca la esperanza en el drama de la violencia de género". El Mundo.
  7. ^ García, Mariló (24 May 2013). "La Estrella". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
  8. ^ Ocaña, Javier (23 May 2013). "Un bosquejo social". El País.
  9. ^ Vall, Toni (24 May 2015). "La estrella". Ara.
  10. ^ "'Los últimos días' lidera las nominaciones de los Premios Gaudí". Fotogramas. 3 January 2014.
  11. ^ "Los hermanos Pastor y Neus Ballús, vencedores de los VI Premios Gaudí". La Razón. 2 February 2014.
  12. ^ "'El tiempo entre costuras' e 'Isabel' dominan en las nominaciones de la Unión de Actores". Vertele!. eldiario.es. 10 February 2014.
  13. ^ "Antonio de la Torre y Susi Sánchez triunfan en los premios de la Unión de Actores". Fotogramas. 11 March 2014.