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VERBO
Directed by Eduardo Chapero-Jackson and starring Alba García,
Miguel Ángel Silvestre andVerónica Echegui.This is a fantasy film
which focuses on the workings of the mind of a Spanish teenager
who, faced with difficulties in communicating with her family and
others around her, contemplates suicide. The films shows the
isolation and lack of understanding which society imposes upon
the young, forcing them into extreme situations; at the same
time, however, it gives grounds for optimism and hope through
friendship, art and music. The Fundación Tomill
nd the Instituto Rayuela both collaborated in the
making of this film.
It was nominated for three Goya awards: Best Debut Actress (Alba
García), Best Debut Director (Eduardo Chapero-Jackson) and Best
Original Song (Pascal Gaigne).
AMIGOS
Directed by Borja Manso and Marcos Cabotá, and starring
Ernesto Alterio, Diego Martín, Alberto Lozano, Goya Toledo
and ManuelaVelasco.The film tells the story of four friends who
have known each other since childhood, focusing on the way in
which their friendship endures despite the different lives they
have led. It won the Audience Award at the 2011 Festival de
Malaga.