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".
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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 |
Plot
editSet 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]
Cast
edit- Salva Reina as Quique[3]
- Manuela Velasco as Rosario[4]
- Maggie Civantos as Meme[4]
- Joaquín Núñez as El Tuti[3]
- Manuel Manquiña as el Gallego[4]
- María Alfonsa Rosso as Asun[4]
- Vicente Romero[3]
- César Mateo[3]
- Sebastián Haro[3]
Production
editThe 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]
Release
editThe 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.
Reception
editBeatriz 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]
Accolades
edit| 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 | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Antes de la quema". Catálogo de Cinespañol. ICAA. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Ruiz, A.C. (12 February 2023). "Antes de la Quema, una película con el Carnaval de Cádiz como telón de fondo". Diario de Cádiz. Grupo Joly.
- ^ a b c d e "'Antes de la quema', con Salva Reina, en 'Versión española'". Diez Minutos. 14 February 2021.
- ^ a b c d Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (5 June 2019). "Los estrenos del 7 de junio. 'Antes de la quema'. 'Thriller' en los carnavales". Aisge.
- ^ a b c "'Antes de la quema' – estreno en cines 7 de junio". Audiovisual451. 4 June 2019.
- ^ "Colomo arranca las primeras carcajadas de Málaga con 'Antes de la quema'". La Opinión de Málaga. Prensa Ibérica. 17 March 2019.
- ^ Martínez, Beatriz (7 June 2019). "Crítica de 'Antes de la quema'". Fotogramas.
- ^ Pinilla, Sergio F. (3 June 2019). "Antes de la quema". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ Green, Jennifer (23 March 2019). "'The Days to Come,' 'The Good Girls' and 'This Is Not Berlin' Split Top Malaga Film Festival Prizes". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Palmarés del Festival de Málaga 2019". Málaga Hoy. Grupo Joly. 23 March 2019.