The Last Night of Sandra M. (Spanish: La última noche de Sandra M.) is a 2023 Spanish psychological drama film directed by Borja de la Vega which stars Claudia Traisac as Sandra Mozarowsky. Appearing in supporting roles are Georgina Amorós and Nicolás Illoro.
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| Spanish | La última noche de Sandra M. |
| Directed by | Borja de la Vega |
| Screenplay by | Borja de la Vega |
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| Cinematography | Martín Urrea |
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| Music by | Marc Durandeau |
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| Distributed by | Filmin |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
editThe plot concerns about the last day of the life of popular destape actress Sandra Mozarowsky, who died on in mysterious circumstances after falling from a balcony on 23 August 1977.[1]
Cast
edit- Claudia Traisac as Sandra Mozarowsky[2]
- Georgina Amorós as Inma[3]
- Núria Prims as madre de Sandra[2] ('Sandra's mother')
- Pep Ambròs as fotógrafo de prensa[2] ('press photographer')
- Manu Imizcoz[3]
- Beatriz Arjona[3]
- Bruno Sevilla[3]
- Olaya Caldera as Cristina[2]
- Nicolás Illoro[2]
- Rafa Castejón[2]
- Ramon Pujol[2]
Production
editThe film is a Paciencia y Barajar and Toned Media production.[4] Toni Espinosa, Maria Àngels Amorós, Ricardo Gómez, and Borja de la Vega took over production duties.[3] Shooting locations included Barcelona.[5]
Release
editThe film was presented in the ZonaZine section of the 26th Málaga Film Festival on 17 March 2023.[6] Distributed by Filmin,[7] it was released theatrically in Spain on 15 December 2023.
Reception
editToni Vall of Cinemanía rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, writing in the verdict about a "thrilling creation of Claudia Traisac, a delightful performance".[7]
Quim Casas of El Periódico de Catalunya rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, considering than the first part is when the film works best, with the second part, working as a sort of "hallucinatory nightmare" not faring that well.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Parra, Eduardo (17 March 2023). "Borja de la Vega y el retrato tridimensional de Mozarowsky". La Opinión de Málaga. Prensa Ibérica.
- ^ a b c d e f g Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (12 December 2023). "Los estrenos del 15 de diciembre. 'La última noche de Sandra M.'. Angustia solitaria". Aisge.
- ^ a b c d e "¿Quién mató a Sandra Mozarowsky?". El Correo Gallego. Prensa Ibérica. 6 December 2023.
- ^ "La sociedad de la nieve, La espera, La última noche de Sandra M, Negu Hurbilak, Absolución de Juan Alfredo Amil, Alteritats, Muyeres, y Splendid Hotel: Rimbaud en África". Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España. 15 December 2023.
- ^ "Borja de la Vega rueda en Barcelona filme sobre muerte de Sandra Mozarowsky". La Vanguardia. 26 August 2023.
- ^ "Mar Targarona s'endinsa en un intercanvi de cases al thriller 'El cuco'". La Vanguardia. 17 March 2023.
- ^ a b Vall, Toni (14 December 2023). "Crítica de 'La última noche de Sandra M.': romper el silencio". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ Casas, Quim (14 December 2023). "Crítica de 'La última noche de Sandra M.': una fabulación teñida de realidad". El Periódico de Catalunya. Prensa Ibérica.