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Josephine (2021 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Josephine' is a 2021 Spanish-German drama film with comedy elements directed by Javier Marco which stars Emma Surez and Roberto lamo, also featuring Miguel Bernardeau, Manolo Solo, Simn Andreu, Pedro Casablanc and Olivia Delcn.
Plot
Every Sunday, Juan (Roberto lamo), a prison official, observes in silence the visit of Berta (Emma Surez), the mother of Sergio (Miguel Bernardeau), one of the prisoners. The day he finally manages to approach her, he surprises himself pretending to be another father and inventing a daughter in prison: Josefina. The need to fill the void in which Juan and Berta live leads them to continue meeting beyond the reality that surrounds them.
Cast
* Emma Surez as Berta Mirador
* Roberto lamo as Juan
* Miguel Bernardeau as Sergio Lpez Mirador
* Manolo Solo as Rafael
* Mabel Rivera as Eladia
* Simn Andreu as Pascual
* Pedro Casablanc as Emilio
* Olivia Delcn as Josefina
* Beln Ponce de Len as Vernica
* Alfonso Desentre as Antonio
Production
'Josephine', Javier Marco's feature film debut as a director, was penned by Beln Snchez-Arvalo. A Spanish-German co-production, the film was produced by White Leaf Producciones alongside Hoja en Blanco AIE and Achtung Panda! Media GmbH, in association with Featurent, with the participation of RTVE, Telemadrid and Castilla La Mancha Media TV and support from ICAA, Crea SGR and ECAM. Shooting lasted from April to May 2021 and it took place in locations across the Madrid region.
Release
The film made its world premiere at the 69th San Sebastin International Film Festival (SIFF) on 19 September 2021. It also screened at the on 25 October 2021. Distributed by Super 8 Distribucin, the film was theatrically released in Spain on 5 November 2021.
Awards and nominations
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| align = "center" | 2021 || 34th ASECAN Awards || Best Actor || Manolo Solo || ||
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| align = "center" rowspan = "4" | 2022 || 9th Feroz Awards || Best Actor (film) || Roberto lamo || ||
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| rowspan = "3" | 36th Goya Awards || Best Actress || Emma Surez || || rowspan = "3" |
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| Best New Director || Javier Marco ||
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| Best Editing || Miguel Doblado ||
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See also
* List of Spanish films of 2021
References
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