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Alegra (2021 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Alegra' is a 2021 Spanish film directed by Violeta Salama. The cast, led by Cecilia Surez, also features Laia Manzanares, Sarah Perles, Mara Guil and Leonardo Sbaraglia.
Premise
The filmpresented as a "feelgood movie" is set in Melilla, exploring the blend of cultures in the city, including identity, religious and family issues. After some time installed in the city, Alegra rediscovers her Jewish roots in the wake of the wedding of her niece Yael.
Cast
Production
'Alegra' was produced by La Claqueta and Powehi Films alongside La Cruda Realidad, Alegra La Pelcula AIE and 9AM Media Lab, with the participation of RTVE and support from the ICAA, the department of Culture of the Junta de Andaluca, and the department of Culture and Equality of the autonomous city of Melilla. The film had a 2.4 million budget. Filming began in February 2021 and wrapped in March 2021. Besides Melilla, shooting locations included Seville and other places in Andalusia. The film was written by the director Violeta Salama alongside Isa Snchez. took over the cinematography.
Release
The film premiered at the 36th Guadalajara International Film Festival (FCIG) in October 2021, and will also screen at the 18th Seville European Film Festival (SEFF) in November 2021. Distributed by Caramel Films, the film is set for a 10 December 2021 theatrical release in Spain.
Awards and nominations
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| align = "center" rowspan = "3" | 2021 || rowspan = "3" | 34th ASECAN Awards || colspan = "2" | Best Film || || rowspan = "3" |
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| Best Screenplay || Violeta Salama, Isa Snchez ||
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| Best Actress || Mara Guil ||
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| align = "center" rowspan = "11" | 2022 || rowspan = "11" | 1st Carmen Awards || Best Fiction Feature Film || La Claqueta PC || || rowspan = "11" |
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| Best Screenplay || Isa Snchez, Violeta Salama ||
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| Best Production Supervision || Manolo Limn ||
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| Best New Director || Violeta Salama ||
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| Best Special Effects || Amparo Martnez ||
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| Best Makeup and Hairstyles || Flix Terrero, Yolanda Pia ||
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| Best Art Direction || Pepe Domnguez ||
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| Best Sound || Jorge Marn, Sara Marn ||
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| Best Editing || Jos M. G. Moyano ||
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| Best Supporting Actress || Mara Guil ||
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| Best Cinematography || Pau Esteve ||
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See also
* List of Spanish films of 2021
References
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