As a movie enthusiast with a soft spot for powerful performances and thought-provoking narratives, I am genuinely excited about “Death Has No Master.” The casting of Spanish screen star Paz Vega in this project is not only intriguing but also promises to bring a fresh perspective to the story.
Actress Paz Vega of Spanish origin has been chosen as the lead in “Death Has No Master,” a film directed by Jorge Thielen Armand from Venezuela, which will participate in the Gap-Financing Market at Venice Production Bridge happening from August 30 to September 1.
The movie chronicles the journey of Carolina (Vega), a Venezuelan woman who has lived overseas for 20 years, returning home to find her family’s cocoa farm seized by its previous workers, refusing to leave under any circumstances. As a tense game of hide-and-seek unfolds, she reveals a harsh aspect of her character as she fights for justice in a lawless territory.
As a seasoned movie critic, I’m thrilled to share that Stefano Centini, producer at Volos Films Italia, based in Rome, considers this upcoming role for Spanish sensation Paz Vega to be a groundbreaking moment. Fresh off the premiere of her directorial debut, “Rita,” on the grand screen of the Locarno Film Festival, we can expect a raw and gritty performance from Vega that deviates from her usual portrayal as a symbol of beauty and glamour. In this film, she’ll be rolling in the mud, offering audiences a new side to this captivating actress.
“The film ‘Death Has No Master’ is helmed by Armand and produced by a collective of production companies including La Faena Films, Fait Divers Media, Volos Films Italia, Tres Cinematografía, Whisky, Su Dosis, Paloma Negra, Deal Productions, Mutokino, and Japonica Films. Previously, Armand’s first film, ‘La Soledad,’ was unveiled at the Venice Film Festival in 2016, followed by his second feature, ‘La Fortaleza,’ which premiered in the Tiger Competition at Rotterdam in 2020.”
Armand’s third production delves into the emotional odyssey of a filmmaker who left his nation more than twenty years ago and has been searching for a place that seems more like Venezuela since then. The director shared this with EbMaster.
Currently residing in Italy, he expressed sentiments similar to numerous compatriots in exile, yearning for changes and harboring a hope that someday they may return.
He expressed that his tale is shared by approximately 8 million Venezuelans, stating, “This narrative mirrors that of countless others.” He conveyed a sense of empathy towards [Carolina], as she embodies the apprehensions and aspirations of numerous individuals who departed, leaving behind belongings, land, family, friends, and harboring uncertainty about returning to find the unknown.
“No One Rules Death” unfolds in tumultuous Venezuela, a nation grappling with prolonged economic turmoil for over a decade, pushing numerous citizens to extreme measures. The filmmaker aimed to create a movie delving into ethical ambiguities, focusing on individuals who are flawed and make mistakes, as well as those who engage in questionable acts.
“He stated that the central idea of the movie revolves around justice. The storyline depicts characters who are compelled to administer justice themselves, which eventually leads them on a violent course from which there’s no going back. This scenario unfolds in Venezuela, but it seems like this issue is prevalent globally, as justice appears to be growing increasingly flexible.”
Centini, who spent 15 years in Taiwan before recently launching the European and Latin American division of his production company, stated that this venture arrived at an ideal moment for him, as he broadens his professional horizons beyond Asia. His previous works encompass Felipe Gálvez’s Chilean Western “The Settlers,” which showcased in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes Film Festival last year, and Eduardo Williams’ docu-drama “The Human Surge 3.”
“The film ‘Death Has No Master’ is currently being jointly produced by six nations: Venezuela, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Spain, and Canada, with Canada contributing through La Faena Films, a Toronto-based company established in 2015 by Armand and Rodrigo Michelangeli.”
“Centini stated that due to the controversial political issues and the current state of Venezuela, it is not feasible for Venezuela to serve as the primary source of funding for the film. Instead, they are aiming to secure the remaining 20-25% of the budget in order to commence production during the first quarter of 2025.”
The filmmakers are considering not only Colombia as a potential location for their upcoming project, but also other options, as Centini stated, since they had previously filmed a short movie titled “Pasta Negra” in Colombia with cinematographer Simone D’Arcangelo.
The producer will be in Venice accompanied by a set of three films: “Stranger Eyes,” a Golden Lion contender directed by Singaporean filmmaker Yeo Siew Hua, “Wishing on a Star” from Péter Kerekes which was part of the Horizons selection, and “Guardians of the Jade Mountain,” premiering in the festival’s Virtual Reality competition, which is being helmed by Hayoun Kwon.
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2024-08-29 22:47