The Toast (Spanish: El brindis) is a 2007 Chilean-Mexican romantic comedy-drama film directed by Shai Agosin (in his directorial debut)[2] and written by Roberto Brodsky.[3] Starring Ana Serradilla, Francisco Melo and Pepe Soriano.[4][5] It competed for the Colón de Oro at the 33rd Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival.[6]

The Toast
Theatrical release poster
Directed byShai Agosin
Written byRoberto Brodsky
Produced byBruno Bettati
StarringAna Serradilla
Francisco Melo
Pepe Soriano
CinematographyIgnacio Prieto
Edited byCarlos Puente
Music byEsteban Agosín
Production
companies
Agosin Films
Goliat Films
Release dates
  • October 21, 2007 (2007-10-21) (FICVIÑA)
  • August 7, 2008 (2008-08-07) (Chile)
Running time
100 minutes
CountriesChile
Mexico
LanguageSpanish
Budget$1.5 million[1]

Synopsis

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Invited by her father, whom she has hardly seen in her life, Emilia, a Mexican photographer, travels to Chile full of insecurities and fears. There she will meet her family who will receive her with as much affection as hypocrisy. Determined to conquer her and make her accept him despite her mistakes, Isidoro will show her his world where she will meet David, a man who is going through a deep crisis and with whom she will become more confused in her search.[7]

Cast

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The actors participating in this film are:[8][9]

Production

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Principal photography began on February 21, 2007 on location in Viña del Mar and Santiago[3] and ended in late April of the same year in Mexico City.[10]

Release

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The Toast had its world premiere on October 21, 2007 at the 19th Viña del Mar International Film Festival,[11] then it was screened in November of the same year at the 33rd Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival where it competed for the Colón de Oro.[12] It was released commercially on August 7, 2008 in Chilean theaters.[13]

Accolades

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Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2007 Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival Colón de Oro The Toast Nominated [14]
2008 Tulipanes Latino Art & Film Festival Best Feature Won [15]
Ourense International Film Festival Audience Award Won [16]
San Diego Latin Film Festival Won [17]

References

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  1. ^ "El chileno Agosín cuenta una historia universal en "El brindis", su debut". www.publico.es. 2007-11-20. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  2. ^ "Juan Ferrer, director de la Muestra de Cine Latinoamericano de Lleida: "El problema de hacer cine en América Latina es el presupuesto; lo que nunca falta es el talento"". Casa Amèrica Catalunya. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  3. ^ a b "LatAm cinema » Comienza a rodarse "El brindis", opera prima de Shai Agosin". Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  4. ^ "«El Brindis»". Páginas Sueltas y de Colores (in Spanish). 2008-10-12. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  5. ^ "Soriano: "Lucho contra el bronce"". LA NACION (in Spanish). 2007-04-22. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  6. ^ "El Baño del Papa compite en Huelva". EL PAIS. 2007-10-31. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  7. ^ "El brindis". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  8. ^ "Reparto de El brindis (película 2007). Dirigida por Shai Agosin". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  9. ^ "Reparto Completo de El brindis (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  10. ^ "Cannes, la primera prueba de 'El brindis'". El Universal (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  11. ^ "Shai Agosín: "Realizar 'El brindis' fue como escribir un libro"". Emol (in Spanish). 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  12. ^ "Participará cinta "El Brindis" en Festival de Cine de Huelva". vanguardia.com.mx (in Mexican Spanish). 2007-11-01. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  13. ^ "PELÍCULAS CHILENAS "ESTRENADAS" POR AÑO: AÑOS 2001 A 2008" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  14. ^ "33ª edición / 2007 | Festival de Huelva" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  15. ^ "Tulipanes film award winners announced". The Holland Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  16. ^ "Ediciones anteriores". OUFF | Festival de Cine Internacional de Ourense (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  17. ^ "MUESTRA DE CINE CHILENO EN PRESTIGIOSO FESTIVAL DE LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA". 2023-07-31. Archived from the original on 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
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