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Girlfriends (2021 film)

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Girlfriends
Theatrical release poster
SpanishChavalas
Directed byCarol Rodríguez Colás
Written byMarina Rodríguez Colás
Produced by
  • Miguel Torrente
  • Marta Figueras
Starring
CinematographyJuan Carlos Lausín
Music byFrancesc Gener
Production
company
Balance Media Entertainment
Distributed byFilmax
Release dates
  • 10 June 2021 (2021-06-10) (Málaga)
  • 3 September 2021 (2021-09-03) (Spain)
Running time
91 minutes
CountrySpain
LanguageSpanish

Girlfriends (Spanish: Chavalas) is a 2021 Spanish comedy-drama film directed by Carol Rodríguez Colás which stars Vicky Luengo, Elisabet Casanovas, Carolina Yuste and Ángela Cervantes.

Plot

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The fiction (a comedy-drama)[1] follows Marta, a photographer accustomed to operating in artsy social circles who is fired from her job and somewhat begrudgingly returns to the working-class neighborhood in Cornellà where she comes from. Upon her return, she meets with her childhood friends Desi, Soraya and Bea, rekindling their old friendship.

Cast

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Production

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Girlfriends is Carol Rodríguez Colás' debut film.[4][5] The screenplay was written by her sister Marina Rodríguez Colás.[6][7] Juan Carlos Lausín worked as director of cinematography whereas the score was composed by Francesc Gener.[8] It was produced by Balance Media Entertainment with the participation of RTVE, Televisió de Catalunya, ICEC [ca] and Movistar+.[3] It was shot in between Cornellà de Llobregat and Poblenou (Barcelona) and it was interrupted due to the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]

Release

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Chavalas was screened at the 24th Málaga Film Festival in June 2021. The film earned three awards in Málaga: Movistar+ Award to Best Film, the Public's Choice Biznaga de Plata, and ASECAN Award for Debut Film.[10] Distributed by Filmax,[3] it was theatrically released on 3 September 2021.[11]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2022 9th Feroz Awards Best Comedy Film Nominated [12]
Best Supporting Actress (film) Carolina Yuste Nominated
77th CEC Medals Best New Director Carol Rodríguez Colás Nominated [13]
Best Supporting Actress Carolina Yuste Nominated
Best New Actress Ángela Cervantes Nominated
Best Original Screenplay Marina Rodríguez Colás Nominated
36th Goya Awards Best New Director Carol Rodríguez Colás Nominated [14]
Best New Actress Ángela Cervantes Nominated
14th Gaudí Awards Best Actress Vicky Luengo Nominated [15][16]
Best Supporting Actress Ángela Cervantes Won
Best Makeup and Hairstyles Montse Boqueras Nominated
30th Actors and Actresses Union Awards Best Film Actress in a Minor Role Carolina Yuste Nominated [17]
Spanish Screenwriters' Union Awards Best Screenplay in a Comedy Feature Film Marina Rodríguez Colás Nominated [18][19]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Vicente, Eduardo de (7 September 2021). "Las curiosidades del drama de extrarradio 'Chavalas'". El Periódico.
  2. ^ a b c d Iglesias, Eulàlia (3 September 2021). "'Chavalas': el lado oscuro y repelente de la Barcelona guay". El Confidencial.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j García, Alejandra (1 September 2021). "'Chavalas' – estreno en cines 3 de septiembre". Audiovisual451.
  4. ^ Eguren, Josu (5 September 2021). "Crítica de 'Chavalas' (2021): Volver a empezar". El Correo.
  5. ^ Boyero, Carlos (3 September 2021). "'Chavalas': retrato creíble e irregular de chicas de barrio". El País.
  6. ^ Sotorrío, Regina (10 June 2021). "'Chavalas': orgullo de barrio y de amigas". Diario Sur.
  7. ^ "Carol Rodríguez Colás vuelve al barrio para debutar con "Chavalas"". eldiario.es. 10 June 2021.
  8. ^ Lombardo, Manuel J. (4 September 2021). "El barrio como decorado". Diario de Sevilla.
  9. ^ "La película "Chavalas" reanuda su rodaje tras la pausa por crisis sanitaria". La Vanguardia. 15 June 2020.
  10. ^ "Festival de Málaga Premio del público y especial del jurado del Festival de Málaga para películas participadas por RTVE". RTVE. 12 June 2021.
  11. ^ "La película 'Chavalas', sugerencia cinematográfica en el Cine municipal de Camargo en la Vidriera este fin de semana". Radio Camargo. 23 September 2021.
  12. ^ "Palmarés completo de los Premios Feroz Zaragoza 2022". Cinemanía. 30 January 2022 – via 20minutos.es.
  13. ^ "'El amor en su lugar' arrasa en las Medallas CEC con hasta seis premios, todos los principales". Cine con Ñ. 10 February 2022.
  14. ^ "Palmarés completo de los Premios Goya 2022: 'El buen patrón', mejor película". Cinemanía. 12 February 2022 – via 20minutos.es.
  15. ^ ""Las leyes de la frontera", la més nominada en uns Premis Gaudí molt disputats". 3/24. Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals. 25 January 2022.
  16. ^ Serra, Xavi (7 March 2022). "Neus Ballús i Clara Roquet triomfen als Gaudí de les directores". Ara.
  17. ^ Aller, María (15 March 2022). "Premios Unión de Actores 2022: 'El buen patrón' arrasa entre los premiados". Fotogramas.
  18. ^ "Los Premios del Sindicato de Guionistas de España cierran sus nominaciones". Exclusiva Digital. 15 February 2022. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  19. ^ "'Cachitos' y 'Venga Juan', entre las ganadoras televisivas de los Premios ALMA a los mejores guiones de 2021". Vertele!. 24 March 2022 – via eldiario.es.
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