Director and screenwriter Isabel CoixetThis Thursday, together with producer Marisa Fernández Armenteros, she participated in the Good Star program of the University of Zaragoza with the film ‘Un amor’. where he admitted that he was “surprised that people judge character in terms of moral superiority.”
This film, which received seven nominations for the Feroz Awards and is adapted from Sara Mesa’s novel, It tells the story of the character Nat, who takes refuge in the deepest rural parts of Spain and with whom Coixet feels an “electricity”.. “There are people who judge the hero as well as those around him, but this shows that there is something in the novel that affects people and makes you take sides,” he said.
180,000 spectators
Evaluating the 180,000 viewers the film has received in cinemas so far, the production company emphasized the following: “now the Spanish people support it cinema is independent and diverse. This is the best thing that could happen to you. “Do something and make sure it reaches the public,” he emphasized. Similarly, Isabel Coixet assured: “While they are happy that independent films are at the top of the audience rankings, we must continue to work hard.”
However, Marisa Fernández confirmed that she liked “how Isabel brings out sexuality without falling into cheesiness or having to teach,” so it was “clear” from the first moment that she would be the one to adapt this novel by Sara Mesa. Regarding the writer, the director assured that “he is wonderful” And “One of the most powerful and original voices literature contemporary”, so “it was easy to understand each other very well.” “It is possible to adapt a novel with many readers in the world and do it with respect,” he added.
Marisa Fernández Armenteros, one of the producers of ‘Cinco lobotos’ or ‘Agente topo’, also admitted that although “luck” is important, cinema is “who you do it with and you feel like you are doing every project that you believe in faithfully.” “For something.”The priority is to bet on stories I believe in. I do not want to choose any case in installments, I make my decision based on the project in which I will spend my life for at least three years. “We, the producers, must lead this enthusiasm.”he emphasized.
The producer also touched on how “nobody gives anything to women” and the importance of working with Isabel Coixet. ‘Un Amor’, his 16th film, is “a gift and a luxury” for him.