B-Happy is a 2003 Chilean-Spanish-Venezuelan drama film directed by Gonzalo Justiniano and written by Justiniano, Sergio Gómez, Daniela Lillo and Fernando Aragón.[1] It stars Manuela Martelli accompanied by Eduardo Barril, Lorene Prieto, Felipe Ríos and Ricardo Fernández.[2][3]
| B-Happy | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gonzalo Justiniano |
| Written by | Gonzalo Justiniano Sergio Gómez Daniela Lillo Fernando Aragón |
| Produced by | Carlo Bettin Gonzalo Justiniano |
| Starring | Manuela Martelli |
| Cinematography | Andrés Garretón |
| Edited by | Danielle Fillios Guillermo Sánchez |
| Music by | Cuti Aste |
Production company | Sahara Films |
Release dates | |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries | Chile Spain Venezuela |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
editKathy lives with her brother Danilo in a small coastal town in Chile. Her life is marked by the absence of her father, who is serving a sentence for multiple robberies, and by the permanent difficulties she must face. At the Lyceum, Kathy meets Chemo, a kind and sensitive boy. Together, they begin an intense relationship of mutual discovery. Meanwhile, Kathy falls into depression due to the increasing loneliness that surrounds her. It will be a painful process, but her strength of spirit and optimism will carry her through.[4]
Cast
editThe actors participating in this film are:[5][6]
- Manuela Martelli as Katty
- Eduardo Barril as Radomir
- Lorene Prieto as Mercedes
- Juan Pablo Sáez as Francisco / Nina
- Gloria Laso as Gladis
- Ricardo Fernández as Chemo
- Juan Falcón as Nélson
- Felipe Ríos as Danilo
- Gabriela Hernández as Peta
- José Martin as Oscar
- Sergio Hernández as Franco
- Oscar Hernández as Albino
- Pedro Vicuña as Tulio
- Carmen Gloria Bresky as Flea
- Consuelo Edwards as Maira
- Sergio Buschmann as Police Officer
Release
editB-Happy had its world premiere on September 5, 2003, at the Toronto International Film Festival,[7] then it was screened on October 18, 2003, as the opening film of the Valdivia International Film Festival.[8] It was commercially released on January 8, 2004, in Chilean theaters,[9] then screened on February 20, 2004, at the Mexico City International Film Festival.[10]
Reception
editCritical reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 60% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10.[11]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Havana New Latin American Film Festival | Second Choral Prize | B-Happy | Won | [12] |
| Best Actress | Manuela Martelli | Won | |||
| 2004 | Bolivian Contemporary Film Festival | Won | [4] | ||
| Santo Domingo International Film Festival | Won | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Gonzalo Justiniano, Sergio Gómez, Daniela Lillo & Fernando Aragón | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Andrés Garretón | Won | |||
| Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema | Festival Cultural Diversity Award | B-Happy | Won | ||
| International Film Festival of Cartagena de Indias | Best Film | Nominated | [13] | ||
| Best Screenplay | Gonzalo Justiniano, Sergio Gómez, Daniela Lillo & Fernando Aragón | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Lorene Prieto | Won | |||
| Berlin International Film Festival | CICAE Award - Best Film | B-Happy | Won | [14] | |
| IFFS-FICC - Special Mention | Won |
References
edit- ^ "2004 Latin American Film Festival". www.oas.org. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "B Happy". TODOPUEBLA.com. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "TEXTO-B-Happy-una-nueva-reinvención-de-Gonzalo-Justiniano". cinelatinoamericano.org. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ a b "B-Happy". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Reparto de B-Happy (película 2004). Dirigida por Gonzalo Justiniano". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Reparto Completo de B-Happy (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "La película chilena "B-Happy" encandila a público y crítica". La Nación (in Spanish). 2003-09-08. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Con el filme B-Happy se dio inició al Festival de Cine de Valdivia". El Mostrador (in Spanish). 2003-10-20. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "PELÍCULAS CHILENAS "ESTRENADAS" POR AÑO: AÑOS 2001 A 2008" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Largometraje chileno B-Happy llega a México". PRODU.COM (in Spanish). 2004-02-19. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "B-Happy - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "B- Happy obtiene segundo lugar en festival de cine de La Habana". Emol (in Spanish). 2003-12-12. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ ""B-Happy" obtuvo dos galardones en Festival de Cartagena de Indias". Emol (in Spanish). 2004-03-05. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ ""B-Happy" recibe premio en Festival de Cine de Berlín". Emol (in Spanish). 2004-02-14. Retrieved 2023-07-26.