The Gaze of the Sea (Spanish: Los ojos del mar, lit. 'The eyes of the sea') is a 2017 Mexican-German documentary film written, directed and co-produced by José Álvarez.[1] It is about the journey of Hortensia, a woman from Tuxpan, who searches the seas of Veracruz for remains and memories of a fishing boat that sank in the area.[2] The film was named on the shortlist for Mexico's entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards,[3] but it was not selected.[4]
| The Gaze of the Sea | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | José Álvarez |
| Written by | José Álvarez Diego Rivera Kohn |
| Produced by | José Álvarez Julio Chavezmontes Sumie Garcia Carlos Paz Ingmar Trost |
| Starring | Hortencia Peres Rocha |
| Cinematography | Sebastian Hofmann |
| Edited by | Diego Rivera Kohn |
| Music by | Martín Delgado |
Production companies | Alacrán con alas Piano Producciones Sutor Kolonko |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Countries | Mexico Germany |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
editHortencia, a native of Tuxpan, is a woman with a shady past. He begins a journey between land and sea to collect the messages and memories of the families that lost one of their members five years ago in a fishing boat that sank on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Little by little, this trip becomes a redemption for Hortencia.[5]
Release
editIt had its world premiere in mid-March 2017 at the 32nd Guadalajara International Film Festival.[6] It had its commercial premiere on April 5, 2018, in Mexican theaters.[7]
Reception
editCritical reception
editUlices Castañeda from Crónica wrote: "A documentary film that will give much to talk about throughout the year, due to the wonderful rite that is created to say goodbye to fishermen who do not return from the sea, through material memories sent by their loved ones and that become the flowers that they become their last goodbye".[8]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Guadalajara International Film Festival | Best Mexican Film | José Álvarez | Nom | [9] |
| Nyon Visions du Réel | Interreligieux Award | José Álvarez | Won | [10][11] |
References
edit- ^ "Los ojos del mar: una mirada íntima y real al duelo y la búsqueda de consuelo". moreliafilmfest.com (in Spanish). 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Los ojos del mar". cinelatinoamericano.org. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Oscar y Goya - Películas inscritas 2019". AMACC (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ Hecht, John (2018-09-14). "Oscars: Mexico Selects 'Roma' for Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "LOS OJOS DEL MAR". Festival de Biarritz América Latina (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "FICG 2017". La Tempestad (in Spanish). 2017-03-07. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Los ojos del mar, de José Álvarez, estrena en salas mexicanas". moreliafilmfest.com (in Spanish). 2018-04-05. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Los ojos del mar, la historia de una bella y triste despedida | La Crónica de Hoy". 2017-03-17. Archived from the original on 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Los ganadores del 32° Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara (FICG)". elcineescortar.com (in Spanish). 2017-03-18. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "Palmarès 2017". Visions du Réel (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ ""Los ojos del mar" es el Premio del Jurado Interreligioso en Nyon, Suiza". SIGNIS (in Spanish). 2017-02-05. Retrieved 2023-05-27.