Mediterráneo

It's not a movie. It's reality. Real world. Real facts, people, tragedies, stories, people lost in the Mediterranean sea. Until today people run away from war to be drawn in the sea.

This great picture involves deep drama, emotion , father-daughter relationship , human values and a provoking story about people suffering difficulties and deaths . In ¨Mediterraneo¨ , three Goya Awards endorse this great production dealing with the complex journey undertaken in September 2015 by two lifeguards from Badalona, Oscar Campos and Gerard Canals, after seeing the terrible photograph of little Aylan Kurdi lying lifeless on the shores of the Mediterranean. In the words of Oscar Camps: ¨Nobody went there except backpackers and volunteers alarmed at what was happening¨

This is an intense drama with plenty of emotion , moving scenes and sensational performances . The incredible and enjoyable story about a few good men , Spanish lifeguards, who risked their own life to save many others. The movie is set on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Mediterranean sea. This is a well paced flick , a satisfying journey of love , justice and self-discovery amidst people fleeing the war in Syria . Concerning solidarity people helping unfortunate migrants who risk their lives across the sea. It displays great feeling , thrills , and provoking drama in which some heroes take on strong choices surrounding humanitarianism . Shot after more than four years of documentation in which producers and director Marcel Barrena worked side by side with the Open Arms team, the film shows the anonymous heroes of that NGO and their fight against deaths at sea . The main cast : Eduard Fernández, Dani Rovira, Anna Castillo, Àlex Monner are pretty good with special mention for Eduard Fernandez who's terrific . And more than 100 extras, mostly refugees in the Greek camps, are also part of the cast

It displays Kiko de la Rica's gorgeous cinematography creating an adequate environment , shot on various locations in Lésvos, Greece , Néa Makri, Athens, Greece and Barcelona, Spain As well as Arnau Ballester's sensitive, moving musical score. This is an inspired story from director Marcel Barrena , who wrote too , basing on real events . Marcel won Gaudí Award with his movie debut, the acclaimed TV movie "Cuatro estaciones". Nominated for Goya Awards for the Best Documentary for his first movie for theaters. In fact , "Món Petit" is one of the most successful documentaries in Spanish cinema. His first three movies (one for television and two for cinemas) has been awarded by the Catalan Academy with the Gaudí Award. His two movies for cinemas, "Món petit" and "100 metros" has been nominated for the Spanish Academy, Goya Awards. "Món petit" is considered one of the best documentaries in Spanish cinema. While ¨Mediterraneo¨ won following awards : Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain 2022 Winner Solidarity Medal Fiction : Marcel Barrena. Boulder International Film Festival 2022 Winner BIFF Award Best Feature Film : Marcel Barrena , Heretic , Lastor Media. CinEuphoria Awards 2022 Winner CinEuphoria Best Film - Iberian Competition. Goya Awards 2022 Winner Goya Best Production Manager , Albert Espel , Kostas Sfakianakis , Best Cinematography Kiko de la Rica , Best Original Song María José Llergo for "Te espera el mar", Goya Best Film. Gaudí Awards 2022 Best Production Manager Albert Espel , Kostas Sfakianakis , Best Original Score : Arnau Bataller , Best Visual Effects : Àlex Villagrasa , Best Male Lead : Eduard Fernández , Best Supporting Actor Sergi López .

Some times real stories are more incredible than any fiction one. And this is an example of one of them. The story of a few lifeguards from Spain who set off on a journey that will change thousands of lives, and theirs too. Great film. Consider donating to Open Arms to help them keep rescuing those who nobody does.

Outstanding acting, photography and soundtrack. Very good story based on true life facts.

Sadly, politicians are turning blind eye, covering their mess, a monster they created.