The Dreamer (Spanish: El soñador) is a 2016 romantic drama film written, co-produced and directed by Adrián Saba.[1] Starring Gustavo Borjas as a young gang member who longs to escape his criminal environment while developing his first love, in a plot that plays between the real and the dreamlike.[2]
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| Directed by | Adrián Saba |
| Written by | Adrián Saba |
| Produced by | Carolina Denegri Adrián Saba |
| Starring | Gustavo Borjas |
| Cinematography | César Fe |
| Edited by | Justin Beach |
| Music by | Nuria Saba |
Production companies | Animalita Flamingo Films Insolence Productions |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Countries | Peru France |
| Language | Spanish |
The Dreamer had its world premiere at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2016, in the Generation 14plus section.[3]
Synopsis
editSebastian has a talent: opening locks. That seems to be the only reason why he is part of a gang that robs industrial buildings and warehouses in Lima. His life is complicated, but Sebastián manages to survive by escaping into a world of dreams. One day, Emilia, the sister of the band's leaders, appears in this world and Sebastián will find it difficult to distinguish between reality and dreams.[4]
Cast
edit- Gustavo Borjas as Sebastian "Chaplin"
- Elisa Tenaud as Emilia
- Herbert Corimanya as Samuel
- Valentín Prado as Yara
- Eugenio Vidal as Jaén
- Manuel Gold as Teta
- Tatiana Espinoza as Mom
- Adrién Du Bois as El Niño
- Luis Kanashiro as El Chino
- Milena Alva as Orphanage Director
- Américo Zuñiga as Orphanage Caretaker
- Lucho Sandeval as Police 1
- Virachandra Williams as Police 2
- Bárbara Falconi as Hotel Reception
Production
editAdrián Saba began writing the script for the film in 2013, taking up all of that year and part of the next.[5] Principal photography lasted 5 weeks in Lima, Callao, Ica, Junín, Arequipa and in the snowy mountains of Ticlio.[6][7]
Release
editThe Dreamer had its world premiere on February 16, 2016, at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival,[8] then screened on August 7, 2016, at the 20th Lima Film Festival.[9] Its commercial premiere was scheduled for September 1, 2016, in Peruvian theaters,[10] but was delayed and released on January 26, 2017.[11]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | 66th Berlin International Film Festival | Youth Jury Generation 14plus - Best Film | The Dreamer | Nominated | [12] |
| 20th Lima Film Festival | Best Picture | Nominated | [13] | ||
| International Critics' Jury Award - Special Mention | Won | ||||
| Ministry of Culture Jury Prize | Won | ||||
| 52nd Chicago International Film Festival | Gold Hugo - New Directors Competition | Nominated | [14] |
References
edit- ^ "'El Soñador' presenta su primer trailer". Cinescape (in Spanish). 2016-06-03. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Berlinale 2016: Películas de Chile y Perú se suman a Generation". LatAm cinema. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ Pérez, Valentina. "Cine peruano: 'El soñador' se estrenará en la Berlinale". LaMula.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "El Soñador". Fotografía Calato (in European Spanish). 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ Apaolaza, Jon. "Adrián Saba nos habla sobre el estreno mundial de "El soñador" en la Berlinale". Noticine.com. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ Lecarnaqué, Christiaan (2016-01-20). ""Espero que Berlín nos de más posibilidades de mostrar El Soñador"". El Pirata (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ ""El soñador": una ventana para escapar de la realidad". El Comercio (in Spanish). 2016-01-30. ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Festival de Berlín 2016: Conversamos con el director y los actores de "El soñador" en la Berlinale". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). 2016-02-15. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "El soñador". Festival de Cine de Lima.
- ^ Zelaya, Ernesto (2016-06-02). "Nuevo trailer de El Soñador". Fotografía Calato (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ Román, Carlos (2017-01-23). "«El soñador» La mejor película peruana del Festival de Cine de Lima se estrena esta semana". Lima Gris (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Awards 2016". Berlin International Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ de la Fuente, Anna Marie (2016-08-14). "'Oscuro Animal' Wins 2016 Lima Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ Bygre, Duane (2016-10-22). "Chicago Film Festival: 'Sieranevada' Wins Gold Hugo for Best International Feature". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
External links
edit- The Dreamer at IMDb