Restless Waters, Shivering Lights (Spanish: Faro) is a 2023 Spanish-Argentine supernatural horror drama film directed by Ángeles Hernández which stars Hugo Silva and Zoé Arnao.
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| Spanish | Faro |
| Directed by | Ángeles Hernández |
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| Cinematography | Gina Ferrer García |
| Edited by | Elena Ruiz |
| Music by | Víctor Reyes |
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| Distributed by | Alfa Pictures |
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| Language | Spanish |
Plot
editThe plot tracks father Pablo and daughter Lidia after the death of Lidia's mother and ensuing Lidia's suicide attempt. Coping with grief, they settled in an old family lighthouse, forcing Lidia to confront haunting nightmares, while a local family member bursts on the scene sowing discord.[1][2][3]
Cast
edit- Hugo Silva as Pablo[4]
- Zoé Arnao as Lidia[4]
- Sergio Castellanos[2]
- Irene Montalà[2]
- María Ribera
- Carles Cuevas
- Noelia Balbo[2]
Production
editThe film is a Spanish-Argentine co-production by Mr. Miyagi Films alongside Vista Sur,[5] with backing from INCAA, ICAA, ICEC, IB3, Mallorca Film Commission and Consell de Turismo de Menorca.[6][1] Shooting locations included Menorca, Terrassa, Sant Pere de Ribes, and Mallorca.[5]
Release
editThe film received a pre-screening at Cine Ocimax in Mahón on 12 December 2023.[7] Distributed by Alfa Pictures, it will be released theatrically in Spain on 26 January 2024.[1] Argentina-based FilmSharks handled international sales.[8]
Reception
editJavier Ocaña of Cinemanía rated the film 2½ out of stars, writing that the story "waters on too many flanks with its skeletal and unfocused script".[9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Jone, Holly (26 November 2023). "Mallorca, Menorca Set a Terrifying Scene For Upcoming Feature 'Restless Waters, Shivering Lights,' From 'Isaac' Co-Director Angeles Hernández". Variety. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Menorca acoge el preestreno de la película Faro". Cadena COPE. 12 December 2023. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "New Spanish Films. 2023. Summer/Fall" (PDF). ICAA. 2023. p. 158.
- ^ a b "Tráiler de 'Faro', largometraje dirigido por Ángeles Hernández". Audiovisual451. 3 January 2024. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Menorca acoge el rodaje de la última película de Hugo Silva 'El Faro'". Menorca. 18 March 2022. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Agudo, Jesús (14 December 2023). "Póster en exclusiva de 'Faro', la nueva película de Hugo Silva rodada en Menorca y Mallorca". ecartelera. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "200 personas asisten al preestreno de la película Faro, rodada principalmente en Menorca". Cadena COPE. 13 December 2023. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Restless Waters, Shivering Lights: Watch The International Trailer For Spanish Spooker". ScreenAnarchy. 21 December 2023. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ Ocaña, Javier (25 January 2024). "Crítica de 'Faro': luz y oscuridad como espejo del alma". Cinemanía. Archived from the original on 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024 – via 20minutos.es.