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Beta Film, the leading European independent film-tv company, has picked up international sales rights to Leticia Dolera’s family drama “Pubertat – Secrets, Lies and Human Castles,” the Spanish writer-director-actor’s follow-up to “Perfect Life,” her Canneseries wining take on adult relationships and challenged coming of age,

Structured as a six one-hour-episode series, “Pubertat” completes Beta’s line-up at the upcoming London TV Screenings, which runs Feb. 23-28.

In “Pubertat,” a Max Original series, Dolera takes a look at lost love between parents and their teenage children and how it might be rediscovered, after an alleged sexual assault that sheds light on the adults’ sexual taboos.

The series is set in a Catalan town with a long-standing tradition of building human towers, the “castells.” Declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco, “castells” are not only a spectacle of local festivities but a symbol of the importance of each of its members,...

Una serie sobre el peso del tabú y la herencia psicológica transmitidos de generación en generación. © Max

Ha comenzado el rodaje de “Pubertat”, una nueva serie española original de Max y creada por Leticia Dolera. Se trata de un drama familiar que explora el peso del tabú y la herencia psicológica transmitidos de generación en generación. La serie cuestiona si un niño de 13 años puede ser un agresor sexual y, en caso afirmativo, de quién sería la responsabilidad: del niño, de la familia o de la sociedad.

En “Pubertat”, la armonía de una comunidad se ve truncada por una denuncia de agresión sexual en redes sociales que apunta a tres adolescentes como culpables. Los adultos a cargo de los señalados, como agresores y como víctima, tendrán que lidiar con la tensión de la situación y enfrentarse a su propia relación con la sexualidad. En el proceso descubrirán que quizá no...

"This is the passport to Dalí coming here." Music Box Films has revealed an official US trailer for a Spanish comedy called Waiting for Dalí, arriving to watch in US theaters this July. It first premiered and opened in Spain last summer. Yet another Dali-related comedy film to watch, with plenty others recently including Daaaaaali! and Dalíland (with Sir Ben Kingsley). This one involves mixing Dali with food, following a chef who starts working in a kitchen at a place called El Surreal, a whimsical restaurant run by Jules, a man with a consuming obsession for local resident Salvador Dalí. Fernando, a talented chef, arrives to the village of Cadaqués (Google Maps) during the 70s, residence of the internationally renowned Dalí. The paths of the chef and the artist will cross and cause the birth of a new culinary genius. Waiting for Dalí "is a fanciful tale of love, art,...

Admittedly, when it becomes clear Libertad is about an upper-middle class family holidaying on the Costa Brava, rather than the titular Colombian girl working in their summer home, I feared it would be a bourgeois fantasy about servants’ hearts of gold. Thankfully it isn’t. A study of two teens’ fleeting friendship during one summer on the Spanish coast, Libertad is much more interesting – and self-aware – than that.

Spanish filmmaker Clara Roquet focuses mostly on the trials and tribulations of Nora (Maria Morera), a wealthy teen whose mum Teresa (Nora Navas) drags her on another endless summer trip to all the usual haunts. Nora is told to avoid the town, avoid going out at night, avoid Libertad (Nicolle García), the elusive daughter of housekeeper Rosana (Carol Hurtado). All Nora can do is stare at Manuel (Carlos Alcaide), the handsome first mate who works on the family boat.

That all changes...

Libertad

A burgeoning screenwriter on such films as 10,000 Km (2014) and Jaime Rosales’ excellent Petra (2018), Clara Roquet workshopped this project at the 2019 January Screenwriters Lab. Filming took place this summer in Barcelona with players Nora Navas, Maria Rodríguez Soto and Vicky Peña onboard. Set on Catalonia’s gorgeous Costa Brava, the feature turns on the Vidal family which is spending a summer with their Alzheimer-affected grandmother Ángela. Overprotected and shy, 14 year-old Nora goes through a difficult time after her parents’ separation, but what looked like another tedious, sad summer for Nora, turns into a dangerous coming of age experience with the arrival of Libertad, the wild 15-year daughter of Ángela’s Colombian caretaker.…...

Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.

– Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired U.S. rights to acclaimed filmmakers Dominique Abel and Fiona Gordon’s charming and romantic fourth feature film, “Lost in Paris.” The film will have its premiere this fall and have a theatrical release in 2017.

Filmed in their signature whimsical style, the feature “stars the filmmakers as a small-town Canadian librarian and a strangely seductive, oddly egotistical vagabond. When Fiona’s (Gordon) orderly life is disrupted by a letter of distress from her 93-year-old Aunt Martha (delightfully portrayed by Academy Award nominee Emmanuelle Riva) who is living in Paris, Fiona hops on the first plane she can and arrives only to discover that Martha has disappeared. In an avalanche of spectacular disasters, she encounters Dom (Abel), the affable,...

The distributor has picked up Us rights from FiGa Films to Federico Veiroj’s comedy that premiered in Toronto last autumn.

The Apostate has gone on to play in San Sebastian, Rotterdam and Miami and stars Bárbara Lennie, Marta Larralde, and Vicky Peña.

The story centres on an immature young man in Madrid who struggles to take a grip on his life as he attempts to renounce his faith.

Breaking Glass plans an autumn theatrical release for the Spain-Uruguay-France coming-of-age tale from Ferdydurke Films and Cinekdoque.

“We are very excited to be working with FiGa again, bringing another unique international voice to a Us audience,” said Breaking Glass svp of distribution and sales Michael Repsch.

Read More: Exclusive 'The Apostate' Poster Provides First Look at Dark Coming-of-Age Tale Federico Veiroj's Spanish dark comedy "The Apostate" is gearing up for its world premiere in the Contemporary Wold Cinema program at the Toronto International Film Festival, and Indiewire is excited to premiere the debut trailer for the upcoming foreign title.  The film centers around a young man struggling to free himself from both his faith and his past. As these two worlds converge, he's forced to confront the scars of past desires and guilts. Alvaro Ogalla, Bárbara Lennie, Vicky Peña and Jaime Chávarri star. After making its premiere at Tiff, the film will play in competition at the San Sebastian Film Festival. Read More: 15 Spanish Films Make the Cut at 59th San Sebastian Film Festival...

See an exclusive clip from "Little Ashes," starring "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltran, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover, Esther Nubiola, Simón Andreu, Vicky Peña, Sue Flack, Ferran Audí and Bruno Oro.     See it now.   What's "Little Ashes" about?   Romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca. In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of Jazz, Freud and the avant-garde. Salvador Dali arrives at the university; 18 years old and determined to become a great artist. His bizarre blend of shyness and rampant exhibitionism attracts the attention of two of the university's social elite - Federico Garcia Lorca and Luis Buñuel. Salvador is absorbed into their decadent group and for a time Salvador, Luis and Federico become a formidable trio, the most ultra-modern group in Madrid.

See an exclusive clip from "Little Ashes," starring "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltran, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover, Esther Nubiola, Simón Andreu, Vicky Peña, Sue Flack, Ferran Audí and Bruno Oro. Romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca. In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of Jazz, Freud and the avant-garde. Salvador Dali arrives at the university; 18 years old and determined to become a great artist. His bizarre blend of shyness and rampant exhibitionism attracts the attention of two of the university's social elite - Federico Garcia Lorca and Luis Buñuel. Salvador is absorbed into their decadent group and for a time Salvador, Luis and Federico become a formidable trio, the most ultra-modern group in Madrid.

See an exclusive clip from "Little Ashes," starring "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltran, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover, Esther Nubiola, Simón Andreu, Vicky Peña, Sue Flack, Ferran Audí and Bruno Oro. Romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca. In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of Jazz, Freud and the avant-garde. Salvador Dali arrives at the university; 18 years old and determined to become a great artist. His bizarre blend of shyness and rampant exhibitionism attracts the attention of two of the university's social elite - Federico Garcia Lorca and Luis Buñuel. Salvador is absorbed into their decadent group and for a time Salvador, Luis and Federico become a formidable trio, the most ultra-modern group in Madrid.

The trailer is in for "Little Ashes" and we suggest you check out our gallery for the film starring Javier Beltran, Robert Pattinson, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover, Esther Nubiola, Simón Andreu, Vicky Peña, Sue Flack, Ferran Audí and Bruno Oro. Paul Morrison helms from the writing by Philippa Goslett. The drama sees release March 27th next year and is rated R for sexual content, language and a brief disturbing image. Romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca. In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of Jazz, Freud and the avant-garde.

The trailer is in for "Little Ashes" and we suggest you check out our gallery for the film starring Javier Beltran, Robert Pattinson, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover, Esther Nubiola, Simón Andreu, Vicky Peña, Sue Flack, Ferran Audí and Bruno Oro. Paul Morrison helms from the writing by Philippa Goslett. The drama sees release March 27th next year and is rated R for sexual content, language and a brief disturbing image. Romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca. In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of Jazz, Freud and the avant-garde.

The trailer is in for "Little Ashes" and we suggest you check out our gallery for the film starring Javier Beltran, Robert Pattinson, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover, Esther Nubiola, Simón Andreu, Vicky Peña, Sue Flack, Ferran Audí and Bruno Oro. Paul Morrison helms from the writing by Philippa Goslett. The drama sees release March 27th next year and is rated R for sexual content, language and a brief disturbing image. Romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca. In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of Jazz, Freud and the avant-garde. Salvador Dali arrives at the university; 18 years old and determined to become a great artist. His bizarre blend of shyness and rampant exhibitionism attracts the attention of two of the university's social elite...

The trailer is in for "Little Ashes" and we suggest you check out our gallery for the film starring Javier Beltran, Robert Pattinson, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover, Esther Nubiola, Simón Andreu, Vicky Peña, Sue Flack, Ferran Audí and Bruno Oro. Paul Morrison helms from the writing by Philippa Goslett. The drama sees release March 27th next year and is rated R for sexual content, language and a brief disturbing image. Romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca. In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of Jazz, Freud and the avant-garde.

From Regent Releasing we have new images in from "Little Ashes" which stars "Twilight" lead actor Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltran, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover, Esther Nubiola, Simón Andreu, Vicky Peña, Sue Flack, Ferran Audí and Bruno Oro. Paula Morrison, helmer of the critically acclaimed Delroy Lindo starrer "Wondrous Oblivion," directs from the screenplay by Philippa Goslett, a first-timer at the time. Goslett has now completed work on the Aaron Stanford led comedy "Holy Money." "Little Ashes" is a romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca.

From Regent Releasing we have new images in from "Little Ashes" which stars "Twilight" lead actor Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltran, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover, Esther Nubiola, Simón Andreu, Vicky Peña, Sue Flack, Ferran Audí and Bruno Oro. Paula Morrison, helmer of the critically acclaimed Delroy Lindo starrer "Wondrous Oblivion," directs from the screenplay by Philippa Goslett, a first-timer at the time. Goslett has now completed work on the Aaron Stanford led comedy "Holy Money." "Little Ashes" is a romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca.

From Regent Releasing we have new images in from "Little Ashes" which stars "Twilight" lead actor Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltran, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover, Esther Nubiola, Simón Andreu, Vicky Peña, Sue Flack, Ferran Audí and Bruno Oro. Paula Morrison, helmer of the critically acclaimed Delroy Lindo starrer "Wondrous Oblivion," directs from the screenplay by Philippa Goslett, a first-timer at the time. Goslett has now completed work on the Aaron Stanford led comedy "Holy Money." "Little Ashes" is a romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca.In 1922, Madrid is wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of Jazz, Freud and the avant-garde. Salvador Dali arrives at the university; 18 years old and determined to become a great artist. His bizarre blend of shyness and rampant exhibitionism attracts the...

From Regent Releasing we have new images in from "Little Ashes" which stars "Twilight" lead actor Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltran, Matthew McNulty, Marina Gatell, Arly Jover, Esther Nubiola, Simón Andreu, Vicky Peña, Sue Flack, Ferran Audí and Bruno Oro. Paula Morrison, helmer of the critically acclaimed Delroy Lindo starrer "Wondrous Oblivion," directs from the screenplay by Philippa Goslett, a first-timer at the time. Goslett has now completed work on the Aaron Stanford led comedy "Holy Money." "Little Ashes" is a romantic story about the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dali, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico Garcia Lorca.