Alamar (To the Sea) is a 2009 Mexican docudrama film written, co-produced, filmed and directed by Pedro González-Rubio.[1] It is about a boy visiting his father on the Banco Chinchorro.[2] The film won best picture and the audience award at the 7th Morelia International Film Festival.[3]
| Alamar | |
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Pedro González-Rubio |
| Written by | Pedro González-Rubio |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | Jorge Machado |
| Cinematography | Pedro González-Rubio |
| Music by | Diego Benlliure |
Production company | Mantarraya Productions |
| Distributed by | MK2 |
Release dates | |
Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Content of the film
editThe film is set in the coral reef of Banco Chinchorro, listed as a "biosphere reserve" by UNESCO on February 2, 2004.[4][5] Nathan, a 5-year-old urban boy, finds his father Jorge, a Mexican fisherman, during the holidays. They go fishing together; a bond between the father and his son is renewed, driven by the beauty of nature.
Between fiction and documentary, it is an initiatory experience for the small child and contemplative for the viewer.
Cast
edit- Jorge Machado Jorge
- Natan Machado Palombini Natan
- Roberta Palombini Roberta
- Nestor Marin Matraca
Accolades
edit| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelia International Film Festival | 10 October 2009 | Best Mexican Film Award | Alamar | Won | [3] |
| Rotterdam International Film Festival | 6 February 2010 | Golden Tiger | Won | [6] |
References
edit- ^ "Pedro González-Rubio reflexiona sobre el amor en "Alamar"". El Comercio. November 21, 2010.
- ^ "Alamar film review and trailer". Express.co.uk. September 10, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Hecht, John (October 10, 2009). "'Alamar' tops Morelia film festival". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, Mexico". UNESCO. March 2019. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Reserva de la Biosfera Banco Chinchorro". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ Lorenaloeza (February 6, 2010). "Alamar and Norteado awarded at the Rotterdam International Film Festival". Cine3. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
External links
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