Norma, directed by Santiago Giralt, is a movie about an aging woman who finds herself having a midlife crisis. But the most important part of this film, which is based on a novella titled Senales de Humo, is its emphasis on the origins of her midlife crisis. It begins when Norma, wife of Gustavo and mother of Ines, realizes that her maid is quitting her job. This simple revelation shatters her, and Norma begins a journey of self-discovery after having spent a lifetime as a wife and a mother. Norma might also be for those who are interested in good films that pass the Bechdel test and not just for the sake of it. Her life is surrounded mostly by women, and even though her husband impacts her life in a major way, the movie becomes a slice-of-life dramedy that might help someone reclaim the power in their lives, as Norma does in the film.
- 12/23/2023
- by Ayush Awasthi
- Film Fugitives
Argentina’s Magma Cine is powering up a female-dominated slate with some of Latin America’s biggest talent. Chile’s Paulina Garcia, best known for her Berlinale Silver Bear Best Actress-winning performance in Sebastian Lelio’s “Gloria,” plays opposite another giant talent, Argentine thesp Mercedes Moran who co-wrote the dramedy “Norma” with Santiago Giralt, who directs it.
“Norma” revolves around the titular character, played by Moran, whose quiet life in a village is upended when her long-time maid of 20 years abruptly resigns. Now 60, she sets off with her new eccentric friend, played by Garcia, in search of the life she has always wanted.
Uruguay’s El Cielo Cine, an ad agency run by Federico Cetta that’s venturing into filmmaking, has joined Magma Cine along with Argentina’s Ají Molido (Alejandro Israel) and Los Griegos (Federico Carol and Giralt). Chile’s Storyboard Media, run by Gabriela Sandoval and Carlos Nuñez,...
“Norma” revolves around the titular character, played by Moran, whose quiet life in a village is upended when her long-time maid of 20 years abruptly resigns. Now 60, she sets off with her new eccentric friend, played by Garcia, in search of the life she has always wanted.
Uruguay’s El Cielo Cine, an ad agency run by Federico Cetta that’s venturing into filmmaking, has joined Magma Cine along with Argentina’s Ají Molido (Alejandro Israel) and Los Griegos (Federico Carol and Giralt). Chile’s Storyboard Media, run by Gabriela Sandoval and Carlos Nuñez,...
- 12/3/2020
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Us deal for Don’t Accept Dreams From Strangers among sales secured.
Italian sales company The Open Reel has announced a raft of deals following the Cannes Marche du Film.
Agreements included Italian production Don’t Accept Dreams From Strangers directed by Roberto Cuzzillo, which has been sold to Breaking Glass Pictures for Us, Canada and Caribbean Islands (all rights) and to Cinema Uno for Mexico (digital).
The film centres on two men - one Italian, one Russian - who face cultural barriers as well as macho stereotypes.
Mexican feature Carmin Tropical by Rigoberto Perezcano has sold to Somos TV and HBO (Us) and Puerto Rico (pay TV, digital).
Cinema Uno has also acquired digital rights of: Parallel Lines Meet at Infinity by Lika Alekseeva, Grand Street by Lex Sidon, Fulboy by Martin Farina, To the Children the Beauty by Caliri/Marcow, Jess & James by Santiago Giralt, Little Gay Boy by Antony Hickling and A Young Poet by...
Italian sales company The Open Reel has announced a raft of deals following the Cannes Marche du Film.
Agreements included Italian production Don’t Accept Dreams From Strangers directed by Roberto Cuzzillo, which has been sold to Breaking Glass Pictures for Us, Canada and Caribbean Islands (all rights) and to Cinema Uno for Mexico (digital).
The film centres on two men - one Italian, one Russian - who face cultural barriers as well as macho stereotypes.
Mexican feature Carmin Tropical by Rigoberto Perezcano has sold to Somos TV and HBO (Us) and Puerto Rico (pay TV, digital).
Cinema Uno has also acquired digital rights of: Parallel Lines Meet at Infinity by Lika Alekseeva, Grand Street by Lex Sidon, Fulboy by Martin Farina, To the Children the Beauty by Caliri/Marcow, Jess & James by Santiago Giralt, Little Gay Boy by Antony Hickling and A Young Poet by...
- 5/27/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Italian sales agency secures deals in Berlin
At Berlin’s European Film Market (Efm), The Open Reel has sold rights for Roberto Caston’s The Silly Ones And The Stupid Ones to Uruguay (Cineteca Uruguaya), Poland (Manana, for theatrical release) and Italy (MyMovies). The drama premiered at the 2014 San Sebastian Film Festival.
For the Us and UK, Tla Releasing has taken all rights to Jonathan Taieb’s Stand.
TV Polska has acquired theatrical rights for Damien Manivel’s A Young Poet and Lex Sidon’s Grand Street.
French distributor Optimale secured all rights to Julian Hernandez’s I Am Happiness On Earth.
Czech Platform Doc Alliance has acquired Roberto Fiesco’s Quebranto and Tiago Leao’s Longing Nights.
New titles will be represented as international sales by The Open Reel: Fullboy, a documentary directed by Martin Farina; Jess & James directed by Santiago Giralt; and Julian Hernandez’s Young Man at the Bar Masturbating with Rage and Nerve...
At Berlin’s European Film Market (Efm), The Open Reel has sold rights for Roberto Caston’s The Silly Ones And The Stupid Ones to Uruguay (Cineteca Uruguaya), Poland (Manana, for theatrical release) and Italy (MyMovies). The drama premiered at the 2014 San Sebastian Film Festival.
For the Us and UK, Tla Releasing has taken all rights to Jonathan Taieb’s Stand.
TV Polska has acquired theatrical rights for Damien Manivel’s A Young Poet and Lex Sidon’s Grand Street.
French distributor Optimale secured all rights to Julian Hernandez’s I Am Happiness On Earth.
Czech Platform Doc Alliance has acquired Roberto Fiesco’s Quebranto and Tiago Leao’s Longing Nights.
New titles will be represented as international sales by The Open Reel: Fullboy, a documentary directed by Martin Farina; Jess & James directed by Santiago Giralt; and Julian Hernandez’s Young Man at the Bar Masturbating with Rage and Nerve...
- 2/12/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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