Werewolf (Catalan: Llobàs)[1] is a 2023 Spanish drama film directed by Paul Calpe Rufat based on the novel Lobisón by Ginés Sánchez. It stars León Martínez, Pol López, and Maria Rodríguez Soto.
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| Catalan | Llobàs |
| Directed by | Pau Calpe Rufat |
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| Based on | Lobisón by Ginés Sánchez |
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| Cinematography | Víctor Entrecanales |
| Edited by | Ares Botanch |
| Music by | Tarquim |
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| Distributed by | Alfa Pictures |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Catalan |
Plot
editThe plot follows the plight of bullied mute boy Adrià, who is on the road with his older brother Ramon and the latter's girlfriend Tona and who cannot fall asleep on full moon nights, eating hens.[2][3]
Cast
edit- León Martínez as Adrià[2]
- Pol López as Ramon[2]
- Maria Rodríguez Soto as Tona[2]
- Carles Sanjaime as Pep[2]
- Josep Manel Casany as Paco[2]
- Jany Collado as Javito[2]
- Eduard Muntada[2]
Production
editThe film was produced by Catalan outfit Galápagos Media alongside Valencian Dacsa Produccions, with the participatión of TVC, À Punt, TVE and backing from IVC.[4] It was shot in the provinces of Castellón (Benicarló, Bel, Cases del Riu) and Tarragona (Ebro Delta, La Sénia, Ulldecona).[5]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the 39th Warsaw International Film Festival.[5][6] Its also screened at the Giffoni Film Festival, D'A Film Festival Barcelona, and Cinema Jove.[4] Distributed by Alfa Pictures, it was released theatrically in Spain on 17 July 2024.[7]
Reception
editPere Vall of Fotogramas rated the film 4 out of 5 stars writing that it manages to "connect social and fantasy cinema with the most special affections, looks and silences".[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Werewolf [Llobàs]". Spanish Kaleidoscope. Ministerio de Cultura. 15 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (15 July 2024). "Los estrenos del 17 de julio. 'Llobàs' ('Lobisón'). Noches inconfesables". Aisge.
- ^ "Tráiler de 'Lobisón' (Llobàs), una historia del hombre lobo como marginado". Cine con Ñ. 9 April 2024.
- ^ a b Carrasco, Bel (1 August 2024). "Pau Calpe: "Quería representar lo que significa ser distinto utilizando el mito del hombre lobo"". Makma.
- ^ a b "La película 'Llobàs', rodada en Castellón, se estrena el D'A Film Festival". Castellón Plaza. 26 February 2024.
- ^ Prado, África (23 May 2024). "El Festival de Cine de Alicante presenta "Llobàs", una recreación del mito del hombe lobo". Información. Prensa Ibérica.
- ^ Doctor Mabuse (17 July 2024). "Santiago Segura contraataca". Cordópolis – via eldiario.es.
- ^ Vall, Pere (16 July 2024). "Crítica de 'Llobàs (Lobisón)', la insólita mezcla entre el cine social y el fantástic". Fotogramas.