The Blue Star - Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival

Musical Drama · 128' mins · 2023

Director: Javier Macipe

Starring: Pepe Lorente, Cuti Carabajal, Bruna Cusí, Catalina Sopelana, Mariela Carabajal

In the rolling nineties, Mauricio, a famous Spanish rock musician, travels to Latin America in a desperate attempt to rekindle the flame of his passion for music. During his journey, he meets Don Carlos, a veteran musician going through hard times who kindly takes in the strange visitor, acting as his musical master Miyagi. Their unexpected encounter leads to an odd musical alliance that, although it has all the makings of a total commercial failure, will mark the beginning of an unforgettable Quixote-like adventure.Content warning: Mild sex references

How much affection has Macipe invested in his first feature; a beautiful, emotional film where pain and melancholy are present, and above all, the healing and universal power of music. (Carmen L. Lobo: Diario La Razón)

Awards

2023 | San Sebastián International Film Festival | Youth Jury Award Best Film – Winner, Cooperación Española Award Winner, New Directors Award – Nominee

2024 | Santa Barbara International Film Festival | Nueva Vision Award: Winner

2024 | Uruguay International Film Festival | Audience Award: Winner; Young Audience Award: Winner; Best Film International Competition Nominee

2023 | Warsaw International Film Festival | Competition 1-2 Award: Nominee

2024 | Nantes Spanish Film Festival | Jules Verne Award Best Film : Winner; Audience Award Best Film: Winner

2024 | Sonoma International Film Festival | Festival Award Best International Feature – Nominee

2023 | Seville European Film Festival | Golden Giraldillo Best Film Nominee

2024 | Victoria Film Festival, Canada | Festival Prize Best Feature: Nominee

Screenings

Oct
6
2024
Edinburgh - ODEON Lothian Road
6:00pm
Video introduction by director Javier Macipe
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