Girlfriends (Spanish: Chavalas) is a 2021 Spanish comedy-drama film directed by Carol Rodríguez Colás which stars Vicky Luengo, Elisabet Casanovas, Carolina Yuste and Ángela Cervantes.
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| Spanish | Chavalas |
| Directed by | Carol Rodríguez Colás |
| Written by | Marina Rodríguez Colás |
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| Cinematography | Juan Carlos Lausín |
| Music by | Francesc Gener |
Production company | Balance Media Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Filmax |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
editThe fiction (a comedy-drama)[1] follows Marta, a photographer accustomed to operating in artsy social circles who is fired from her job and somewhat begrudgingly returns to the working-class neighborhood in Cornellà where she comes from. Upon her return, she meets with her childhood friends Desi, Soraya and Bea, rekindling their old friendship.
Cast
edit- Vicky Luengo as Marta[2]
- Elisabet Casanovas as Bea[2]
- Carolina Yuste as Desi[2]
- Ángela Cervantes as Soraya[2]
- Cristina Plazas[3]
- Mario Zorrilla[3]
- José Mota[3]
- Ana Fernández[3]
- Frank Feys[3]
- Louise Good[3]
- Carlos Serrano[3]
- Biel Durán[3]
Production
editGirlfriends is Carol Rodríguez Colás' debut film.[4][5] The screenplay was written by her sister Marina Rodríguez Colás.[6][7] Juan Carlos Lausín worked as director of cinematography whereas the score was composed by Francesc Gener.[8] It was produced by Balance Media Entertainment with the participation of RTVE, Televisió de Catalunya, ICEC and Movistar+.[3] It was shot in between Cornellà de Llobregat and Poblenou (Barcelona) and it was interrupted due to the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]
Release
editChavalas was screened at the 24th Málaga Film Festival in June 2021. The film earned three awards in Málaga: Movistar+ Award to Best Film, the Public's Choice Biznaga de Plata, and ASECAN Award for Debut Film.[10] Distributed by Filmax,[3] it was theatrically released on 3 September 2021.[11]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2022 | 9th Feroz Awards | Best Comedy Film | Nominated | [12] | |
| Best Supporting Actress (film) | Carolina Yuste | Nominated | |||
| 77th CEC Medals | Best New Director | Carol Rodríguez Colás | Nominated | [13] | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Carolina Yuste | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actress | Ángela Cervantes | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Marina Rodríguez Colás | Nominated | |||
| 36th Goya Awards | Best New Director | Carol Rodríguez Colás | Nominated | [14] | |
| Best New Actress | Ángela Cervantes | Nominated | |||
| 14th Gaudí Awards | Best Actress | Vicky Luengo | Nominated | [15][16] | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Ángela Cervantes | Won | |||
| Best Makeup and Hairstyles | Montse Boqueras | Nominated | |||
| 30th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Film Actress in a Minor Role | Carolina Yuste | Nominated | [17] | |
| Spanish Screenwriters' Union Awards | Best Screenplay in a Comedy Feature Film | Marina Rodríguez Colás | Nominated | [18][19] | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Vicente, Eduardo de (7 September 2021). "Las curiosidades del drama de extrarradio 'Chavalas'". El Periódico.
- ^ a b c d Iglesias, Eulàlia (3 September 2021). "'Chavalas': el lado oscuro y repelente de la Barcelona guay". El Confidencial.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j García, Alejandra (1 September 2021). "'Chavalas' – estreno en cines 3 de septiembre". Audiovisual451.
- ^ Eguren, Josu (5 September 2021). "Crítica de 'Chavalas' (2021): Volver a empezar". El Correo.
- ^ Boyero, Carlos (3 September 2021). "'Chavalas': retrato creíble e irregular de chicas de barrio". El País.
- ^ Sotorrío, Regina (10 June 2021). "'Chavalas': orgullo de barrio y de amigas". Diario Sur.
- ^ "Carol Rodríguez Colás vuelve al barrio para debutar con "Chavalas"". eldiario.es. 10 June 2021.
- ^ Lombardo, Manuel J. (4 September 2021). "El barrio como decorado". Diario de Sevilla.
- ^ "La película "Chavalas" reanuda su rodaje tras la pausa por crisis sanitaria". La Vanguardia. 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Festival de Málaga Premio del público y especial del jurado del Festival de Málaga para películas participadas por RTVE". RTVE. 12 June 2021.
- ^ "La película 'Chavalas', sugerencia cinematográfica en el Cine municipal de Camargo en la Vidriera este fin de semana". Radio Camargo. 23 September 2021.
- ^ "Palmarés completo de los Premios Feroz Zaragoza 2022". Cinemanía. 30 January 2022 – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ "'El amor en su lugar' arrasa en las Medallas CEC con hasta seis premios, todos los principales". Cine con Ñ. 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Palmarés completo de los Premios Goya 2022: 'El buen patrón', mejor película". Cinemanía. 12 February 2022 – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ ""Las leyes de la frontera", la més nominada en uns Premis Gaudí molt disputats". 3/24. Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals. 25 January 2022.
- ^ Serra, Xavi (7 March 2022). "Neus Ballús i Clara Roquet triomfen als Gaudí de les directores". Ara.
- ^ Aller, María (15 March 2022). "Premios Unión de Actores 2022: 'El buen patrón' arrasa entre los premiados". Fotogramas.
- ^ "Los Premios del Sindicato de Guionistas de España cierran sus nominaciones". Exclusiva Digital. 15 February 2022. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ "'Cachitos' y 'Venga Juan', entre las ganadoras televisivas de los Premios ALMA a los mejores guiones de 2021". Vertele!. 24 March 2022 – via eldiario.es.
External links
edit- Girlfriends at ICAA's Catálogo de Cinespañol
- Girlfriends at IMDb