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Elisa Hipólito, Jesús Vidal, Gloria Ramos, Sergio Olmo, Jesús Lago | Dir: Javier Fraser
2023 | Cert: 7+ | 124' mins
Family Comedy
Los Amigos win the Spanish basketball championship for the first time but are disqualified due to Sergio’s fault, leading to their dramatic breakup. Two years later, Cecilia, an inexperienced but optimistic coach, commits to fulfilling Julio’s dream of reuniting the team; although this time, it will be competing in the fascinating world of athleticism. Despite a string of misfortunes associated with Cecilia’s arrival, labelled as a “jinx”, Los Amigos’ enthusiasm remains unwavering. Against all odds, they find themselves participating in a thrilling and unexpected international eSports tournament watched by millions worldwide.

Reviews

“Imaginative and a brilliant continuation (...) Fesser shows us a gain that the key lies in the simplicity and naturalness with which the different members of the cast approach their roles”. Jesús Martín: AccionCine

Awards

2024 | 38th Goya Awards | Best New Actor Nominee Brianeitor; Best Sound Nominee Tamara Arévalo, Fabiola Ordoyo and Yasmina Praderas | 2024 | Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain | CEC Award to Best New Actor Nominee Brianeitor

Screenings

  • Edinburgh - The French Institute

    October 5, 2024 (11.30am)
    Introduction by ESFF's Programming Coordinator Harriet Bunnett