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Ama (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Ama' is a 2021 Spanish drama film directed by Jlia de Paz Solvas which stars Tamara Casellas, also featuring Leire Marn, Estefana de los Santos and Ana Turpin.
Plot
The plot, a deconstruction of the idea of idyllic motherhood, follows Pepa, an irresponsible and foul-mouthed mother of a six-year-old daughter, Leila.
Cast
Production
The screenplay was penned by Jlia de Paz Solvas alongside Nuria Dunj, adapting to a feature film format the short film of the same name made by Jlia de Paz Solvas. The film was produced by La Dalia Films alongside Ama Movie AIE. Filming lasted from March to June 2020, with an hiatus caused by the COVID-19 disruption. Shooting locations included , Alicante, Benidorm, L'Alfs del Pi and Seville.
Release
'Ama' was presented on 4 June 2021 at the 24th Mlaga Spanish Film Festival (FMCE), screened as part of the festival's official selection. Distributed by Filmax, it was theatrically released in Spain on 16 July 2021.
Reception
Reviewing for 'Fotogramas', Beatriz Martnez rated the film with 4 out of 5 stars, highlighting the superlative performance by Casellas.
Sergio F. Pinilla of 'Cinemana' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as an uncomfortable female portrait.
Sergi Snchez of 'La Razn' gave it 4 out of 5 stars, praising the Casellas' performance and the rigour behind the proposal.
Accolades
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| align = "center" rowspan = "2" | 2021 || 24th Mlaga Spanish Film Festival || Silver Biznaga for Best Actress || Tamara Casellas || ||
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| 4th Berlanga Awards || Best Actress || Tamara Casellas || || align = "center" |
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| align = "center" rowspan = "5" | 2022 || 9th Feroz Awards || Best Actress || Tamara Casellas || ||
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| rowspan = "2" | 77th CEC Medals || Best New Actress || Tamara Casellas || || rowspan = "2" |
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| Best Adapted Screenplay || Nuria Dunj, Jlia de Paz ||
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| 36th Goya Awards || Best Adapted Screenplay || Jlia de Paz Solvas, Nria Dunj Lpez || ||
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| 66th Sant Jordi Awards || Best Spanish Actress || Tamara Casellas || ||
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See also
* List of Spanish films of 2021
References
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