Colombian drama to world premiere in Park City.
Global Screen has picked up worldwide distribution rights to Spanish-language drama Between Sea And Land (La Ciénaga), which will receive its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan 22.
The film, which marks the first feature of actor-director Manolo Cruz, will screen in Sundance’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition.
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The film, set on a small inlet adjacent to the Caribbean Sea in Colombia, tells the story of 28-year-old Alberto - played by Cruz - and his mother Rosa. Alberto is afflicted with a neurological disorder that confines him to his bed, and his mother, Rosa, lovingly protects and takes care of him.
Alberto’s humour and creativity help them muster the strength to endure, and he enjoys the company of his neighbour Giselle, who showers Alberto with affection. But the life Alberto can imagine feels just as close-yet-out-of-reach as the sea he looks upon, and which he dreams of one day visiting.
Klaus Rasmussen, senior sales and acquisitions manager at Global Screen said: “Our whole team was amazed with this unique and exceptional film that takes the viewer into a different world poor in materialism but rich in human heart and courage.”
Between Sea And Land is produced by Mago Films in co-production with Photogroup Films and Scarlett Cinema. It will be released in Colombia by UIP this April. Latin America will be handled by Cineplex while Global Screen is representing the film in all other territories.
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