The 10 most anticipated films of the San Sebastian Festival-2022

‘Model 77’ by Alberto Rodriguez

Rodríguez maintains an idyll with this festival: he presented his first film, ‘El factor Pilgrim’, and received awards for his later films ‘7 vírgenes’, ‘La isla minima’ and ‘El hombre de las mil caras’. in interpretative categories. The long-awaited feature film for which Sevillian is responsible The opening of the exhibition takes place in the year implied by the title and in the prison of Barcelona.It combines genres such as political drama and prison intrigues to dramatize the shocking story of COPEL, a group of common prisoners who organize to fight for their rights after the 1977 amnesty and are exploited by political prisoners.

‘The Winter Child’ by Christophe Honoré

A shot from ‘The Winter Child’ by Christophe Honoré

Prolific French director in his new feature film continues to explore ubiquitous issues in his filmography – Such as family, sexuality and mortality, with titles such as ‘My mother’, ‘La belle personne’ and ‘Live fast, love slow’. What sets it apart from previous works is its autobiographical content; To profile the young man who plays the lead in the film, a teenager who is left in turmoil and anger after an unexpected tragedy, the director drew inspiration from a past version of himself. In this sense, it is worth noting that it is only the second of 14 films in which Honoré took part as an actor.

‘Mother’ by Pilar Palomero

Palomero’s first feature film, ‘Las Niñas’, won first place at the 2020 Malaga Festival and 2021 Goya Awards premiere in four main categories: Film, New Director, Original Screenplay and Cinematography; It makes sense, then, that his new work is among the most anticipated titles in the competition. In it, Zaragozan tells the story of a 14-year-old teenager who gets pregnant and has to learn to live with other young women in the same situation after being transferred to a foster home, and of course, what that means. be a good mother.

‘Miracle’ by Sebastian Lelio

Florence Pugh still from Sebastián Lelio’s movie ‘The Wonder’.

Lelio is one of the most engaging current filmmakers throughout his career. to female characters, and especially to types of women whose stories are often overlooked. In his new job, the director of fiction including ‘Gloria’, ‘Disobedience’ and ‘A Fantastic Woman’, he sets his sights on a 19th-century nun hired to investigate the case of a girl who hasn’t eaten anything for four months. , because through it he considers the eternal conflict between science and faith from a new perspective.

‘God’s crooked lines’ by Oriol Paulo

Guillem Clua’s adaptation of the prestigious 1979 novel of the same name by Torcuato Luca de Tena, its mere presence worthy of admiration; Over the years, directors such as Álex de la Iglesia and Paco Plaza have failed in their attempts to transform these pages into image and sound. Based on a private detective admitted to a psychiatric hospital To clarify a case he’s been working on, Oriol Paulo has described it as a mix of ‘Shutter Island’, ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’, ‘Corridor of No Return’ and Claude Chabrol’s cinema.

Sparta by Ulrich Seidl

Still from the movie ‘Sparta’ by Ulrich Seidl.

Starring a pedophile judo teacher, Arrived in San Sebastian surrounded by controversy. According to an article recently published by the German newspaper ‘Der Spiegel’, Seidl endangered some 9-16-year-olds during filming by “exposing them to alcoholism, nudity and violence without providing them with preparation or adequate support. Among minors, possibly while being petted by adults.” There is a child who is encouraged to consume alcohol, and another actor pictured taking a shower with an adult who shaves his genitals.The Austrian director’s circle denied any inappropriate behavior during production.

‘Feeling a lot’ by Fernando León de Aranoa

Just 12 months after the film competed for the Golden Shell with the film winning six Goya awards, including Director, Lead Actor and Original Screenplay, Leon de Aranoa presents a project in San Sebastián. Tried for 13 years: Walking with Joaquín Sabina through the singer-songwriter’s daily life, essays, tours and surroundings. The film features the music of Leiva, who is not only another good friend of Sabina’s but also worked closely with her on the composition and production.

‘Walk Up’ by Hong Sangsoo

The holy cow of cinephilia, Hong, manages to release films at a demonic speed while maintaining a very high artistic level in the process. Just seven months after competing for the Golden Bear for ‘The Novelist’s Wife’ at the Berlinale, the Korean aspiring interior designer is once again aspirant for this portrait of a film director who goes to a building he owns with his daughter. by an old friend who was already established in the field of design. Those familiar with Hong’s cinema can get a pretty accurate idea of ​​what to expect from him.

‘Wild Sunflowers’ by Jaime Rosales

The Barcelona director seems to be returning four years after the premiere of ‘Petra’, which was considered the most accessible film of his career at the time. same willingness to go public with his new feature film, Portrait of a 22-year-old woman who has two children and has a habit of having relationships with men who are not suitable for her. This is Rosales’ second film to compete for the Golden Shell; the first, ‘Headshot’, awarded him the International Critics’ Award.

‘Marlowe’ by Neil Jordan

Liam Neeson still from the movie ‘Marlowe’ by Neil Jordan.

As the name suggests, Irish Neil Jordan’s new movie stars Raymond Chandler’s several novels, including ‘The Big Sleep’, ‘Goodbye, Doll’ and ‘The Long Goodbye’, but is not actually based on the film. in one of them. on this occasion An unlucky private detective is hired to track down a glamorous heir’s ex.She is the daughter of a Hollywood star and soon finds herself caught in a web of lies. The 100th film starring Liam Neeson will be responsible for closing the festival.