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Spanish | The Burning |
Directed by | Fernando Colomo |
Screenplay by | Javier Jáuregui |
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Cinematography | Juan Hernández |
Edited by | Ana Álvarez-Ossorio |
Music by | Fernando Furones |
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Distributed by | Vértice Cine |
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Country | Spain |
Language | Spanish |
The Burning (Spanish: Antes de la quema)[1] is a 2019 Spanish comedy thriller film directed by Fernando Colomo from a screenplay by Javier Jáuregui which stars Joaquín Núñez, Manuela Velasco, Salva Reina, Maggie Civantos, and Manuel Manquiña. It was billed as a "narco-chirigota".
Set against the backdrop of the Carnival of Cádiz, the plot follows the relationship of chirigota composer Quique with local drug dealer El Tuti, who persuades him into stealing a huge cache of drugs guarded by the police before it is burned.[2]
The film is a La Quema Movie AIE, Sangam Films, La Mirada Oblicua, and La Fiesta PC production, with the participation of RTVE, Canal Sur, and Amazon Studios.[5] Shooting locations in Cádiz included the Gran Teatro Falla, La Viña and La Caleta Beach.[5]
The film was presented at the 22nd Málaga Film Festival on 7 March 2019.[6] Distributed by Vértice Cine,[5] it was released theatrically on 7 June 2019.
Beatriz Martínez of Fotogramas rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be an "unexpected cross between carnivalesque humor, social cinema" "and action thriller".[7]
Sergio F. Pinilla of Cinemanía rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be "a fresh and recommendable comedy".[8]
Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2019
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22nd Málaga Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Maggie Civantos | Won | |
Audience Special Awards | Won |