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Distances (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Distances' (; ) is a 2018 Spanish drama film directed by Elena Trap which stars Alexandra Jimnez, Miki Esparb, Isak Frriz, Bruno Sevilla and Maria Ribera. It features dialogue in Catalan, Spanish, English and German.
Plot
The plot deals with the theme of the loss of friendship. Four friends travel from Barcelona to Berlin, set to deliver a surprise birthday party to their friend Comas. However disappointment ensues, as they find things are not as they were before when they were young.
Cast
Production
'Distances' was produced by Coming Soon Films in association with TVC, Miss Wasabi and Busse & Halberschmidt, with support from ICEC, ICAA and RTVE. The screenplay was penned by the director alongside Josan Hatero and Miguel Ibez Monroy. Filming began in Berlin in February 2017 and wrapped on 21 March 2017.
Release
The film was presented on 17 April 2018 at the 21st Mlaga Film Festival, screened in the festival's main competition. Distributed by Sherlock Films, it was theatrically released in Spain on 7 September 2018.
Reception
Beatriz Martnez of 'Fotogramas' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, praising an "excellent cast" in which Alexandra Jimnex stands out.
Sarah Ward of 'ScreenDaily' described 'Distances' as "a nuanced, quiet and often emotionally claustrophobic film", also considering that it is anchored by "strong performances", with Alexandra Jimnez' role as a pregnant woman being a "particular standout".
Accolades
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| align = "center" rowspan = "3" | 2018 || rowspan = "3" | 21st Mlaga Film Festival || colspan = "2" | Golden Biznaga for Best Spanish Film || || rowspan = "3" |
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| Silver Biznaga for Best Director || Elena Trap ||
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| Silver Biznaga for Best Actress || Alexandra Jimnez ||
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| align = "center" rowspan = "11" | 2019 || 24th Forqu Awards || Best Actress || Alexandra Jimnez || || align = "center" |
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| rowspan = "2" | 6th Feroz Awards || Best Actress || Alexandra Jimnez || || rowspan = "2" |
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| Best Film Poster || Elena Castillo ||
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| 63rd Sant Jordi Awards || colspan = "2" | Best Spanish Film || || align = "center" |
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| rowspan = "7" | 11th Gaud Awards || colspan = "2" | Best Film || || rowspan = "7" |
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| Best Director || Elena Trap ||
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| Best Screenplay || Elena Trap, Josan Hatero, Miguel Ibez Monroy ||
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| Best Actress || Alexandra Jimnez ||
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| Best Supporting Actress || Maria Ribera ||
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| Best Supporting Actor || Miki Esparb ||
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| Best Editing || Liana Artigal ||
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See also
* List of Spanish films of 2018
References
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