Filmax has secured international rights to “Our Father, Our President,” the latest film from celebrated Catalan filmmaker Manel Huerga (“Salvador (Puig Antich)”). The Barcelona-based sales company will host a market screening for the feature at the upcoming Spanish Screenings at the Malaga Film Festival.
With his latest political drama, Huerga delves into the rise and fall of Jordi Pujol, one of the most influential and controversial figures in contemporary Catalonia and Spain.
Starring Josep M. Pou (“The Candidate”) as Pujol and Carme Sansa (“El 47”) as his wife Marta Ferrusola, the film portrays the complex legacy of its protagonist, whose confession to tax fraud in 2014 shook Catalonia and sparked debates on the interplay between power, corruption and public image. Alongside them are a talented supporting cast, including Pere Arquillué (“Lemon and Poppy Seed Cake”), Eduardo Lloveras (“Smiley”) and Alberto San Juan (“The People Upstairs”).
Directed by Huerga from a script by Toni Soler (“Polonia”), “Our Father, Our President” explores the dramatic consequences of Pujol’s admission of a hidden family fortune in Andorra, which implicated his family in a massive corruption scandal. The film captures his transformation from a symbol of Catalan resistance under Franco’s dictatorship to the patriarch whose legacy was overshadowed by scandal and betrayal.
The movie was filmed over four weeks in Barcelona on a virtual production set that combined chroma key technology and LED screens.
“This film reflects the brutal shock experienced by Catalan society a few years ago when it was discovered that one of its most well-known politicians was immersed in a case of corruption in which his whole family was implicated,” enthused Filmax Head of International Ivan Díaz.
We believe this movie transcends its local context, offering a gripping depiction of human complexities that resonate globally. Drawing from the rich heritage of Italian political thrillers, the narrative promises to captivate audiences instantly, regardless of whether they’re already acquainted with the real-life events inspiring the film.
Díaz went on to discuss the film’s other virtues, explaining: “Another thing that makes this project so special is its innovative use of virtual sets, not to mention the outstanding performance by renowned theatre actor Josep Maria Pou in the role of Jordi Pujol. The film will no doubt arouse much interest from the media here in Spain, as we believe it will on the international stage.”
Filmax will handle Spanish distribution and international sales of “Our Father, Our President” after it is shown to potential buyers at this year’s Malaga Film Festival.
Read More
- Best Crosshair Codes for Fragpunk
- Monster Hunter Wilds Character Design Codes – Ultimate Collection
- Enigma Of Sepia Tier List & Reroll Guide
- Hollow Era Private Server Codes [RELEASE]
- Wuthering Waves: How to Unlock the Reyes Ruins
- FARTCOIN PREDICTION. FARTCOIN cryptocurrency
- Ultimate Tales of Wind Radiant Rebirth Tier List
- Best Crossbow Build in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
- Best Jotunnslayer Hordes of Hel Character Builds
- Skull and Bones Timed Out: Players Frustrated by PSN Issues
2025-03-18 12:52