2024 Spanish film
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| Spanish | Verano en diciembre |
| Directed by | Carolina África |
| Written by | Carolina África |
| Based on | Verano en diciembre (play) by Carolina África |
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| Cinematography | Kiko de la Rica |
| Edited by | Marino García |
| Music by | Sergio de la Puente |
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| Distributed by | Vértigo Films |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Family Affairs (Spanish: Verano en diciembre, lit. 'Summer in December') is a 2024 Spanish comedy-drama film written and directed by Carolina África in her debut picture based on her own stage play. It stars Lola Cordón, Carmen Machi, Bárbara Lennie, Beatriz Grimaldos, and Victoria Luengo.
Plot
Conflict is triggered upon the yearly commemoration of a decease, with the ensuing meeting of Teresa, her daughters, and her mother-in-law, who is under Teresa's care.
Cast
- Lola Cordón [es] as la abuela Martina
- Carmen Machi as Teresa
- Bárbara Lennie as Carmen
- Beatriz Grimaldos [es] as Alicia
- Victoria Luengo as Paloma
- Irene Escolar as Noelia
- Antonio Resines as Don Ramón
- Silvia Marsó
- Nacho Fresneda as Rodrigo
- Santi Marín [es] as Marcos
Production
A Mare Films and Vértigo Films production, the film had the backing from RTVE, Movistar Plus+, and ICAA. Filming began on 30 October 2023, with Kiko de la Rica taking over cinematography duties, using an Alexa Mini and Zeiss Ultra Prime lenses. It had a budget of €2.3 million. While shooting, a tranche of €1.1 million in terms of production support for the film was approved by the ICAA.
Release
The film had its world premiere in a RTVE gala at Teatro Calderón on 19 October 2024, as a part of the slate of the 69th Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci), in a non-competitive official selection slot. Distributed by Vértigo Films, the film was scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 15 November 2024. Its release was eventually set to 8 November 2024.
Reception
Juan Pando [es] of Fotogramas rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, highlighting Cordón, a true scene-stealer, as the best thing about the film, while lamenting the jarring use of scatological humour.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | 4th Carmen Awards | Best Original Song | "Traviesa" by Sergio de la Puente | Pending | |
| 39th Goya Awards | Best Original Score | Sergio de la Puente | Pending |
See also
References
- "Family Affairs". Latido Films. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (4 November 2024). "Los estrenos del 8 de noviembre. 'Verano en diciembre'. Los mejores lazos". Aisge.
- ^ "Arranca el rodaje de 'Verano en diciembre'". Camera & Light Mag. 2 November 2023.
- "2024 - 69 Seminci Sección Oficial". seminci.com. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Se rueda 'Verano en Diciembre', opera prima de Carolina África producida por Vértigo Films y Mare Films". Audiovisual451. 2 November 2023.
- Rivera, Alfonso (15 November 2023). "ICAA reparte 30 millones de euros en ayudas generales". Cineuropa.
- "'The brutalist', de Brady Corbet, llega este sábado a la 69 edición tras ser premiada en Venecia". La Vanguardia. 19 October 2024.
- "'Verano en diciembre', un reflejo costumbrista de las tensiones en una familia". Europa Press. 19 October 2024.
- "RTVE participa en ocho de las películas que proyectará la Seminci". Cadena COPE. 26 August 2024.
- Vasco Martín-Grande, Marcos (29 August 2024). "De 'La virgen roja' a 'La habitación de al lado': El cine español que queda este 2024". ecartelera.
- ^ Pando, Juan (8 November 2024). "Crítica de 'Verano en diciembre', líos de familia para reír y llorar". Fotogramas.
- "'Solos en la noche' y 'Rita' encabezan las nominaciones a los Premios Carmen del Cine Andaluz". CineconÑ. 17 December 2024.
- Partearroyo, Daniel de (18 December 2024). "Premios Goya 2025: 'El 47' domina con 14 nominaciones, seguida de 'La infiltrada'". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.