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As Neves (film)

As Neves is a 2024 Spanish teen thriller[1] film written and directed by Sonia Méndez [es]. It is shot in Galician.

As Neves
Film poster
Directed bySonia Méndez
Written bySonia Méndez
Produced by
  • Pedro Hernández Santos
  • Nati Juncal Portas
Starring
  • Andrea Varela
  • David Rodríguez Fernández
  • Antía Mariño
  • Xacobe Bruña Alonso
  • Irene Rodríguez Vence
  • Diego Caro
  • Santi Carmena Rico
  • Jenny Soto Romarís
  • Adriana Fernández Pazó
  • Lucía Veiga
CinematographyLucía C. Pan
Edited byJuliana Montañés
Music byAndy Bell
Production
companies
  • Cósmica Producións
  • Aquí y Allí Films
Distributed bySideral
Release dates
  • 6 March 2024 (2024-03-06) (Málaga)
  • 10 May 2024 (2024-05-10) (Spain)
CountrySpain
LanguageGalician

Plot

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Set in a fictional Galician village in the mountains of the province of Lugo (As Neves) at a time of physical isolation of the village caused by a strong snowfall, the plot follows a group of teenagers missing Paula, a girl who disappeared during a night of shroom abuse.[2][3]

Cast

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  • Andrea Varela as Erea[4]
  • David Rodríguez as Manu[4]
  • Antía Mariño as Paula[4]
  • Xacobe Bruña as Diego[4]
  • Irene Rodríguez as Sabela[4]
  • Diego Caro as Óscar[4]
  • Santi Carmena[5]
  • Jennifer Soto as Paloma[4]
  • Adriana Fernández as Bea[4]
  • Lucía Veiga [gl] as Portas[4]

Production

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As Neves is a Cósmica Producións and Aquí y Allí Films production, with the participation of TVG and the backing from ICAA and AGADIC [gl].[6] Shooting locations included Fonsagrada.[2]

Release

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The film was presented at the 27th Málaga Film Festival on 6 March 2024.[7] Distributed by Sideral,[6] it was released theatrically in Spain on 10 May 2024.

Reception

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Jonathan Holland of ScreenDaily deemed the film to be "a sharp-eyed but compassionate piece".[8]

Sergi Sánchez of La Razón rated the film 3½ out of 5 stars, highlighting the respect for the emotions of teenagers as the best thing about the film.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ ""As Neves" de Sonia Méndez chega ás salas". Atlántico. 18 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b Mato, Mar (7 March 2024). ""As Neves", la película gallega que cautivó al bajista de Oasis, se estrena en Málaga". Faro de Vigo.
  3. ^ "'As Neves', noche de carnaval, setas alucinógenas y whatsapps". ABC. 9 May 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (6 May 2024). "Los estrenos del 10 de mayo. 'As Neves'. Secretos de una fiesta". Aisge.
  5. ^ a b Sánchez, Sergi (10 May 2024). "Crítica de "As Neves": memorias de la Generación Z ★★★ 1/2". La Razón.
  6. ^ a b Sánchez Sequera, Marco (7 May 2024). "'As Neves' – estreno en cines 10 de mayo". Audiovisual451.
  7. ^ "La gallega Sonia Méndez presenta en Málaga su thriller adolescente 'As neves'". Treintayseis. 6 March 2024 – via El Español.
  8. ^ Holland, Jonathan (6 March 2024). "'As Neves': Malaga Review". ScreenDaily.
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