Paris 70
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| Directed by | Dani Feixas Roka |
| Screenplay by | Nach Solís |
| Story by | Nach Solís |
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| Cinematography | Biel Capellas |
| Edited by | Dani Feixas |
| Music by | Laura Cruells |
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Running time | 15 minutes |
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Paris 70 is a 2023 Spanish short film directed by Dani Feixas Roka. Starring Luisa Gavasa, Alain Hernández and Neus Asensi, it is about mother-son relationship. Jan, the son takes care of his mother Angela, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, which tests his commitment and resistance. It premiered on 31 March 2023 at the Skyline Film Festival.[1] It is also available on YouTube for a limited time.
The film has garnered 148 awards and 180 official international selections. It was also nominated for a Spanish Academy Goya and received an honorable mention at the Cleveland International Film Festival, making its international debut at Indiana's Heartland International Film Festival. Additionally, the film has created an alternative circuit, with over 80 screenings at Alzheimer's associations, foundations, hospitals, and conferences throughout Spain.[2]
In December 2024, it was shortlisted for the Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[3][4]
Synopsis
[edit]Jan's life takes a sudden turn when his mother, Angela, is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He is now responsible for her care, which tests his dedication and resilience. Each day, she asks about his father, and when reminded that he passed away some time ago, she becomes sorrowful and struggles to cope.
Every day, Jan's mother inquires about his father, and Jan's response leaves her deeply saddened and confused. Worn out and heartbroken by his mother's distress, Jan eventually resorts to a white lie: he tells her that his father is on a trip to Paris, where his parents honeymooned in 1970
Cast
[edit]- Luisa Gavasa as Angela
- Alain Hernández as Jan
- Neus Asensi as Marten
Release
[edit]It had its premiere at the Skyline Film Festival on 31 March 2023 in the National Official Selection.[1][5]
The film made it to the official selection of the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2024 and was screened on 8 June.[6]
Reception
[edit]John Hopewell of Variety cited Pedro Uriol, producer at Morena Films, who praised the film as the most acclaimed Spanish short film of 2023. Uriol described it as a deeply moving and relatable work, noting that while its narrative is classic, its thematic approach is contemporary. Uriol emphasized that the film uniquely shifts the focus to the ill, particularly an Alzheimer's patient grappling with memory loss.[2]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Fugaz Awards | 8 May 2023 | Best Short Film | Paris 70 | Won | [7] |
| Best New Director | Dani Feixas Roka | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Luisa Gavasa | Won | |||
| Best Original Score | Laura Cruells | Won | |||
| Goya Awards | 10 February 2024 | Best Fictional Short Film | Paris 70 | Nominated | [8] |
| Cleveland International Film Festival | 21 April 2024 | Programmer's Choice Award: Honourable Mention | Paris 70 | Won | [9] |
Adaptation
[edit]Fairy Queen (Spanish: Reina de las Hadas, Catalan: Reina de les fades), a feature inspired by Paris 70 is taken up by Spanish production house Morena Films, teaming with A Contracorriente Films and French co-producer Noodle Productions.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "SCcreening of Short Films in the National Official Section (Session 4)". Skyline Benidorm Film Festival. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ a b c John Hopewell (30 December 2024). "'Fairy Queen,' Inspired by Oscar-Shortlisted 'Paris 70,' in Prep at Spain's Morena, A Contracorriente and France's Noodles (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "97th Oscars Shortlists in 10 Award Categories Announced". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ Kimberly Nordyke, Beatrice Verhoeven (17 December 2024). "Academy Unveils Shortlists in 10 Oscar Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "Short films selected for the National Official Selection: Paris 70, 2023, Spain". Skyline Benidorm Film Festival. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "Short films: Paris 70, 2023, Spain". Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ Graciela, Díaz Cuervo (8 May 2023). "Pinto se viste de gala para la entrega de los Premios Fugaz 2023: conoce el palmarés completo de los Goya del cortometraje" [Pinto dresses up for the 2023 Fugaz Awards: know the complete list of winners of the Goya short film awards]. Zigzag Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "Premios Goya 2024 | Palmarés completo: todos los ganadores de la gran noche de 'La sociedad de la nieve'". Cinemanía (in Spanish). 11 February 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025 – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ "CIFF48 WINNERS". Cleveland International Film Festival. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
External links
[edit]- Paris 70 at IMDb
- Official film on YouTube