8 is an upcoming Spanish historical drama film written and directed by Julio Medem and starring Javier Rey and Ana Rujas.
Plot
Set over a 90-year period against the backdrop of the vicissitudes of 20th-century Spanish history, the plot explores the romantic relationship between Octavio and Adela, both born on 14 April 1931, in eight sequence shots.[1][2]
Cast
- Javier Rey as Octavio[3]
- Ana Rujas as Adela[3]
- Álvaro Morte[4]
- Tamar Novas[4]
- María Isasi[4]
- Loreto Mauleón[4]
- Carla Díaz[4]
- Mateo Medina[4]
- Irene Aragón[4]
- Jordi Catalán[4]
Production
The film is a Barbazul la película AIE, Eidan Produce, and Morena Films production alongside Quexito Films, with the participation of RTVE and Movistar Plus+.[1] Shooting locations included Artzineaga, Orduña, and Bilbao.[4] Latido Films is the film's international sales agent.[3]
Release
8 will screen within the non-competitive slate of the 28th Málaga Film Festival's official selection.[5] Distributed by Vercine, the film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 21 March 2025.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b "8". Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España. 22 February 2024.
- ^ Rivera, Alfonso (15 February 2024). "Latido Films gestiona lo nuevo de Jim Sheridan y Julio Medem en Berlín". Cineuropa.
- ^ a b c Marroquín, Alberto (24 March 2023). "De las aulas de la Universidad de Burgos a producir la última película de Julio Medem". El Correo de Burgos.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Valle, Andrea (11 March 2023). "Las calles de Bilbao acogen el rodaje de 'Ocho', de Julio Médem". Deia.
- ^ "Julio Medem regresa al Festival de Málaga con su última película, '8', fuera de concurso". Infobae. 14 February 2025.
- ^ ""8", la nueva película dirigida por Julio Medem, se estrenará en cines el próximo 21 de marzo". Morena Films. 29 January 2025.
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