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'Black is Beltza' is a 2018 2D adult animated drama film directed by Fermn Muguruza (in his directorial debut) from a screenplay by Muguruza, Harkaitz Cano and Eduard Sola, based on the graphic novel of the same name by Muguruza, Cano and Jorge Alderet.[[https://www.fotogramas.es/peliculas-criticas/a23546968/black-is-beltza-pelicula-critica/ Pelcula Black is Beltza - crtica Black is Beltza], 4 October 2018. (in Basque). 'Fotogramas'. Retrieved 16 November 2021.][[https://www.mondosonoro.com/noticias-actualidad-musical/muguruza-refree-bso-black-is-beltza/ Fermin Muguruza y Refree firman la BSO de "Black Is Beltza"], 18 September 2018. (in Spanish). 'Mondo Sonoro'. Retrieved 16 November 2021.] A co-production by Setmgic Audiovisual and Talka Records and Films, the soundtrack was composed by Muguruza, a Basque rock musician, and Ral Refree, a Spanish record producer.[Mayorga, Emilio (24 September 2017) [https://variety.com/2017/film/festivals/san-sebastian-film-factory-entertainment-black-is-beltza-1202569615/ San Sebastin: Film Factory Entertainment Acquires 'Black is Beltza' (EXCLUSIVE)]. 'Variety'. Retrieved 16 November 2021.] The film was released in Spain on 5 October 2018, and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Gaud Awards.
Premise
In October 1965, Pamplona's trope is invited to a parade in New York, but due to racial discrimination two of the black leaders are not allowed to attend. This leads Manex Unanue to lead a revolution.[Mayorga, Emilio (22 September 2016) [https://variety.com/2016/film/festivals/fermin-muguruza-black-is-beltza-san-sebastian-1201867976/ San Sebastian: Fermin Muguruza Preps Singular Animation Debut Black Is Beltza (EXCLUSIVE)]. 'Variety'. Retrieved 16 November 2021.]
Accolades
Released in Spain on 5 October 2018, 'Black is Beltza' was nominated for two accolades:
Sequel
A sequel, titled 'Black is Beltza II: Ainhoa' is set to be released in 2022.[Moyano, Alberto (11 December 2020) [https://www.diariovasco.com/culturas/cine/black-beltza-segunda-20201211170703-nt.html 'Black is Beltza' tendr segunda parte]. (in Spanish). 'El Diario Vasco'. Retrieved 16 November 2021.] It will follow Ainhoa, the daughter of Manex, who has inherited his social commitment and taste for adventure.[Lang, Jamie; Sandoval, Pablo (21 September 2021) [https://variety.com/2021/film/festivals/basque-film-list-san-sebastian-2021-1235069453/ Basque Production Booms: 20 Exciting Upcoming Titles from the Spanish Region]. 'Variety'. Retrieved 16 November 2021.]
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