As a seasoned movie critic who has traversed the cinematic landscapes of various continents, I find myself intrigued by the promising socio-political drama “Remanso.” With its distinguished pedigree of co-producers hailing from France, Uruguay, and several Latin American nations, this film promises a rich tapestry of cultural perspectives that resonate with my own global movie-watching journey.
France’s Still Moving and Uruguay’s Monarca Films have teamed up with Pablo Lamar for his Paraguayan socio-political drama project, “Remanso,” as co-producers. This film will be showcased at the upcoming San Sebastian Co-Production Forum for Europe and Latin America.
The project was jointly created by Gabriela Sabaté (“Paraguayan Hammock”) at Sabaté Films in Asunción, along with Pablo Lamar at Sapukai Cine. This collaboration extends to a wide network of production partners, including San Telmo Filmes from Brazil and Tarea Fina in Argentina.
At the 2016 edition of the Rotterdam Film Festival, Lamar was awarded the Special Jury Prize in the Tiger Competition for his initial work, titled “La última tierra.”
Set in Paraguay during the 1970s, a time marked by intense violence under the rule of Alfredo Stroessner’s dictatorship (1954-1989), “Remanso” is a compelling story penned by Sara Pinheiro that is rooted in authentic experiences.
Moving to a new area, Carmen stumbles upon the lifeless body of a young girl inside a neighboring colonel’s residence. Although her close ones advise her to keep quiet, she finds it challenging to regain her tranquility and inner harmony.
“In ‘Remanso,’ the director-producer Lamar discusses the suppression of voices, particularly those belonging to women, using various methods. These strategies can be indirect and subtle, or they can be harsh and violent. This oppression is depicted in various settings such as the national stage, workplaces, neighborhoods, families, and within marriages,” says Lamar.
He noted: “The Stroessner dictatorship employed an exceptionally efficient means of functioning and survival. This method remains a significant aspect of our contemporary society today.”
“In ‘Remanso’, set to release in 2026, I aim to delve into how significant socio-political issues impact a character’s personal and family life. This means our protagonist, Carmen, will become more attentive to her environment and transition from living a tranquil fantasy to experiencing a harsh reality. Remanso has received development assistance from the Hubert Bals fund, was endorsed by BRLab, Proyecta Ventana Sur, Cinemart, Paraguay’s Fondo Nacional de la Cultura y las artes (FONDEC), and garnered production support from the Instituto Nacional del Audiovisual del Paraguay (INAP).”
Established by Juliette Lepoutre and Pierre Menahem, the Paris-based film production company Still Moving specializes in creating arthouse films from both emerging and established directors. Their latest releases include “Tiger Stripes,” which won the Grand Prix at the 2023 Cannes Critics Week; “Rule34,” recipient of the Pardo d’Oro at Locarno 2022; and “Mediterranean Fever,” honored with the best script award at the 2022 Cannes Un Certain Regard.
Under the guidance of Eugenia Olascuaga and Valentina Baracco, Monarca Films has created two notable productions. The first is “Para no olvidar,” a collaborative effort between Switzerland, Uruguay, and France that had its premiere at Visions du Reel in 2023. The second is “Delia,” which was awarded the Biznaga de Plata for best director (María Victoria Peña Echeverría) at the 2022 edition of the Malaga Film Festival.
At the San Sebastian Festival, from September 23rd to 25th, marks the initial public presentation of the film “Remanso” by its joint producers during the Europe-Latin America Co-production Forum.
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2024-08-13 17:48