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THE AUGUST VIRGIN (LA VIRGEN DE AGOSTO)
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Completed - SPANISH - Comedy - 125 minutes

Log Line

Eva is not satisfied with her life. In an act of faith, she decides to stay in Madrid over the summer, when all the other locals leave. Through events and encounters that take place during the August festivities and night-time fiestas, Eva will discover that life still has opportunities for her…

Previous markets

  • Ventana Sur 2019 (Premiere)
  • Berlin EFM 2020 (Line up)
  • Cannes 2020 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2019

Director(s) : Jonás TRUEBA
Writer(s) : Jonás TRUEBA, Itsaso ARANA
Cast : Itsaso ARANA, Vito SANZ, Isabelle STOFFEL, Joe MANJON

Producer(s) : Javier LAFUENTE (Los Ilusos Films)

Synopsis

Eva, adrift and confused, is about to turn 33 and her decision to spend the August holiday in Madrid rather than in a sea resort will result in a journey of self-reflection. We follow her through an emotional roller coaster of edifying revelations and unscheduled encounters that captures the subterranean vibe of daily city life. A highly immersive diary-film that nails the minor and fleeing – almost inaccessible – moments, in order to soothe down the fear and anxiety of growing up. A mystical summer tale, which makes our hearts beat to its colorful tone.

Production

Country(ies) : SPAIN

FRANCE Aug 05, 2020 ARIZONA FILMS D
GREECE NEO FILMS
KOREA (Sou M&M INTERNATION
NETHERLAND Aug 05, 2021 EYE FILMMUSEUM
SPAIN BTEAM PICTURES
USA OUTSIDER PICTUR


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Festivals and Awards

Ventana Sur 2019 European Screenings
Cork Film Festival 2019 (Gadram Spiorad Na Féile)
Mar del Plata International Film Festival 2019 (International Competition)
Zagreb Film Fest 2019 (Not Competitive)
Latin Beat Film Festival Tokyo 2019 (Opening film - Not Competitive)
MEDFILM Festival 2019 (Official Competition - Special University Jury Mention)
International Film Festival of India 2019 (World Panorama)
AFI European Union Film Showcase 2019 (Showcase)
Les Arcs Film Festival 2019 (Hauteur Section (Out of Competition))
Thessaloniki IFF 2019 (Open Horizons)
Films week. University of Lima 2019 (International Exhibition)
Havana International Festival of New latin- America Cinema 2019 (Spanish Cinema Showcase)
Festival do Rio de Janeiro 2019 (Panorama)
International Film Festival of Kerala 2019 (Official World Cinema Section (Out of Competition))
Karlovy Vary 2019 (FIPRESCI Award · Special Jury Mention)
San Sebastian 2019 (Made in Spain)
Calgary International Film Fest 2019 (World Cinema Series)
Cinespaña. Toulouse Spanish Film Festival 2019 (Best Actress · Best Screenplay)
Chicago International Film Festival 2019 (Global Currents)
Montreal International Festival of New Cinema 2019 (Official Competition)
La Roche-Sur-Yon International Film Festival 2019 (Perspectives Section)
CINEMED. Mediterranean Film Festival 2019 (Panorama )
SEMINCI. Valladolid International Film Festival 2019 (Spanish Cinema)
Goteborg IFF 2020 (Five Continents)
Glasgow Film Festival 2020 (Window of the world)
Luxembourg City Film Festival 2020 (Official Selection)
Espanoramas 2020 (Spanish Cinema Showcase- Not competitive)
Mons Film Festival 2020 (Official Competition)
Vilnius Film Festival 2020


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