Tobacco Barns (Spanish: Secaderos) is a 2022 Spanish-American drama film written and directed by Rocío Mesa which stars Adar Mar Lupiañez and Vera Centenera.

Tobacco Barns
Theatrical release poster
SpanishSecaderos
Directed byRocío Mesa
Written byRocío Mesa
Produced byOlmo Figueredo González-Quevedo
Starring
  • Adar Mar Lupiañez
  • Vera Centenera
CinematographyAlana Mejía González
Edited byDiana Toucedo
Music byPaloma Peñarrubia
Production
companies
  • La Claqueta PC
  • La Cruda Realidad
  • Un Capricho de Producciones
  • Secaderos La Película AIE
  • Amplitud Inc.
Distributed byBegin Again Films
Release dates
  • 18 September 2022 (2022-09-18) (Zinemaldia)
  • 2 June 2023 (2023-06-02) (Spain)
Countries
  • Spain
  • United States
LanguageSpanish

Plot

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Set in the countryside of the Vega de Granada, the plot follows the stories of a 7-year-old girl from the city (Vera) feeling good during her holidays in the village and a local teen (Nieves) feeling caged in the same environment, as well as a magical monster made of tobacco leaves.[1][2][3]

Cast

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  • Vera Centenera as Vera[3]
  • Ada Mar Lupiáñez as Nieves[3]
  • Tamara Arias[3]

Production

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The film was produced by La Claqueta PC, La Cruda Realidad, Un Capricho de Producciones, and Secaderos La Película AIE alongside Amplitud Inc., and in association with DDT Efectos Especiales and Fourminds Films, with the participation of Canal Sur, and backing from ICAA and ICEC.[4][5] It was shot with a non-professional cast (with the exception of Tamara Arias) in the Vega de Granada.[6][7]

Release

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The film world premiered at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival on 18 September 2022.[8][9] Distributed by Begin Again Films,[10] it was released theatrically in Spain on 2 June 2023.

Reception

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Carlos Marañón of Cinemanía rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, assessing that the fantasy presence manages to "illuminates an adult reflection without Manichaeism on rural life".[11]

Javier Ocaña of El País, observed the afinities between Tobacco Barns and The Water and wrote that the helmer "composed a very free and recondite work" by means of "clear and simple, but highly effective, metaphors".[12]

Daniel Grandes of Mondo Sonoro rated the film with 8 out of 10 points, deeming it to be "an impeccable display of magical realism".[13]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2022
70th San Sebastián International Film Festival Dunia Ayaso Award Won
2023
2023 South by Southwest Audience Award ('Visions' section) Won
2024
3rd Carmen Awards Best New Director Rocío Mesa Nominated [16][17]
Best Original Score Paloma Peñarrubia Won
Best Art Direction Sergio Mauriño Nominated
Best Costume Design Merche Sanz Nominated
Best Special Effects Amparo Martínez Won
16th Gaudí Awards Best Visual Effects David Martí, Montse Ribé Nominated [18]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Loureda, Carlos (18 September 2023). "'Secaderos', de Rocío Mesa, o el poder de la mirada". Fotogramas.
  2. ^ Jaramillo, Davod (30 September 2023). "Filmin se prepara para reciibr "Secaderos", la ópera prima de Rocío Mesa". La Razón.
  3. ^ a b c d Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (29 May 2023). "Los estrenos del 2 de junio. 'Secaderos'. La magia del tabaco". Aisge.
  4. ^ "Concluye el rodaje de 'Secaderos', opera prima de Rocío Mesa, producida por La Claqueta PC, La Cruda Realidad y Un Capricho de Producciones". Audiovisual451. 16 September 2021.
  5. ^ de la Fuente, Anne Marie (1 September 2022). "San Sebastian-Bound 'Secaderos' Showcases Creature Designed by Oscar-Winning 'Pan's Labyrinth' Team (Exclusive)". Variety.
  6. ^ Bret, Antonio (1 June 2023). ""Es una película muy granaína": 'Secaderos', cómo llevar 'Mi vecino Totoro' a Andalucía". Sensacine.
  7. ^ "La película 'Secaderos', rodada en Granada, se estrena en el Festival de San Sebastián". Europa Press. 16 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Rocío Mesa llega a San Sebastián en un "momento histórico para las cineastas"". La Vanguardia. 16 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Canal Sur, en el estreno mundial de "Secaderos" en San Sebastián". Canal Sur. 18 September 2022.
  10. ^ Sánchez Sequera, Marco (30 May 2023). "'Secaderos' – estreno en cines 2 de junio". Audiovisual451.
  11. ^ Marañón, Carlos (29 May 2023). "'Secaderos': realidad rural con un toque sutil de imaginación". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
  12. ^ Ocaña, Javier (2 June 2023). "'Secaderos': realismo mágico 'granaíno' libérrimo y recóndito". El País.
  13. ^ Grandes, Daniel (26 October 2023). "Secaderos". Mondo Sonoro.
  14. ^ Cabeza, Elisabet (24 September 2023). "'The Kings Of The World' wins Golden Shell in San Sebastian". ScreenDaily.
  15. ^ Hipes, Patrick (30 March 2023). "'Flamin' Hot', 'Mustache', 'The Luckiest Guy In The World' Among SXSW Audience Award Winners". Deadline.com.
  16. ^ "Los Premios Carmen dan a conocer desde Huelva todos los nominados de su tercera edición". Huelva24. Grupo Vocento. 20 December 2023.
  17. ^ "Palmarés completo de la III edición de los Premios Carmen del Cine andaluz". eldiario.es. 4 February 2024.
  18. ^ Martín Amorós, Ismael (12 December 2023). ""Creatura" i "Saben aquell", màximes favorites als Premis Gaudí: totes les nominacions". 3/24 – via Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals.