Stories Not To Be Told[1] (Spanish: Historias para no contar) is a 2022 Spanish comedy film directed by Cesc Gay. Consisting of 5 stories, the film features an ensemble cast with Anna Castillo, Quim Gutiérrez, Verónica Echegui, Brays Efe, Alex Brendemühl, Javier Rey, Antonio de la Torre, José Coronado, Maribel Verdú, María León, Chino Darín, Alexandra Jiménez, and Nora Navas, among others.
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| Spanish | Historias para no contar |
| Directed by | Cesc Gay |
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| Produced by | Marta Esteban |
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| Cinematography | Andreu Rebés |
| Edited by | Liana Artigal |
| Music by | Arnau Bataller |
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| Distributed by | Filmax |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
editReportedly displaying an "acerbic, yet tongue-in-cheek tone" according to Gay,[1] the plot tracks five different stories concerning the characters' personal relationships.[2]
Cast
edit- Anna Castillo as Laura[3]
- Antonio de la Torre as Carlos[3]
- Maribel Verdú as Blanca[3]
- José Coronado as Andrés[4]
- Quim Gutiérrez as Edu[4]
- Javier Rey as Raúl[4]
- Verónica Echegui as Sofía[4]
- Àlex Brendemühl as Luis[3]
- María León as Ana[3]
- Chino Darín as Álex[4]
- Alejandra Onieva as Bárbara[4]
- Brays Efe as Jota[4]
- Alexandra Jiménez as Carol[3]
- Nora Navas as Ángela[4]
- Eva Reyes as Sandra[4]
- Javier Cámara as David[4]
Production
editThe screenplay of Historias para no contar (Cesc Gay's ninth feature film) was penned by Gay along recurring co-scribe Tomás Aragay.[5] Produced by Impossible Films alongside Nocontarfilm and with the participation of RTVE, Movistar+ and TVC,[6] and funding from ICAA, ICEC, Triodos Bank and ICO,[7] the film reportedly has a budget over €3.5 million.[5] Shooting had already begun in Barcelona by March 2021.[8][5] Filming had already wrapped by May 2021.[9]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022.[10][11] It was also picked up for the 'Gala RTVE' slate of the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival.[10] Distributed by Filmax, it was set for a 28 October 2022 theatrical release in Spain,[12][2] later postponed to 25 November 2022.[13]
Reception
editJonathan Holland of ScreenDaily considered that rather than delivering something daring or subversive (as the title may suggest), Gay "seems to have locked the door to his comfort zone and thrown away the key", assessing that while "Gay at half throttle is never less than enjoyable", the film's dialogues are "not always as sharp as they think they are".[3]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | 15th Gaudí Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Anna Castillo | Nominated | [14] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Alex Brendemühl | Won |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Mayorga, Emilio (25 February 2021). "'Truman' Director Cesc Gay's 'Stories Not To Be Told' Picked Up by Filmax (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ a b "RTVE participa en la nueva película de Cesc Gay, 'Historias para no contar'". RTVE. 11 March 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g Holland, Jonathan (24 September 2022). "'Stories Not To Be Told': San Sebastian Review". ScreenDaily.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Historias para no contar". Filmax. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ a b c "Se rueda en Barcelona 'Historias para no contar', noveno largometraje de Cesc Gay producido por Marta Esteban". Audiovisual451. 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Cesc Gay rueda en Barcelona 'Historias para no contar', su noveno largometraje". Barcelona Film Commission | Catalunya Film Commission. 1 March 2021.
- ^ "RTVE.es estrena el tráiler de 'Historias para no contar', la nueva comedia de Cesc Gay". rtve.es. 16 August 2022.
- ^ Boquerini (5 March 2021). "Cesc Gay rueda cinco relatos de humor ácido en 'Historias para no contar'". El Correo. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ García, Fernando (5 May 2021). "Basta ya de tanto postureo". La Vanguardia.
- ^ a b Rivera, Alfonso (15 September 2022). "Review: Stories Not to Be Told".
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (28 July 2022). "Toronto Film Festival Expecting "Full Houses" Says CEO With Star Power World Premieres: Jennifer Lawrence's 'Causeway', Anya Taylor-Joy's 'The Menu', Jessica Chastain's 'The Good Nurse', Jonathan Majors & Glen Powell's 'Devotion' & More". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Los estrenos más esperados del cine español en 2022". El Periódico de España. 30 December 2021.
- ^ "Gran Gala en el Victoria Eugenia: RTVE presenta en el Festival de San Sebastián 'Historias para no contar', de Cesc Gay". rtve.es. 23 September 2022.
- ^ "En directe | Premis Gaudí: "Alcarràs" i "Un año, una noche", les més nominades de la nit". 3/24. 22 January 2023 – via Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals.