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 edit
Set 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 edit
The 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 edit
The 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 edit
Beatriz 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 edit
References 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.