Our Newsflashes provide daily updates on the media repercussion enjoyed by the films selected for the different Festival sections and the list of professional activities scheduled for the following day. Newsflashes are sent out to all professionals accredited in the Industry Club.
“James Franco brings us one of the most hilarious performances of the decade, and behind the camera has written a sincere and sophisticated love letter to cinema.”
Víctor Esquirol, EL DIARIO VASCO ESPECIAL
“The script goes beyond mere parody (…) Renowned star James Franco has gifted a spectacular work to all cinephiles. His performance of Wiseau is fantastic, and his direction wonderful.”
Angel Aldarondo, BERRIA
“Shoots for success like an arrow to the bullseye (…) so good it doesn’t need any awards.”
Alberto Moyano, EL DIARIO VASCO ESPECIAL
“The most fascinating movie of James Franco's wildly eccentric oeuvre.”
Peter Debruge, VARIETY
“Undoubtedly another candidate for the Golden Shell.”
Luis Martínez, EL MUNDO
“An intelligent and discursive perspective; an outstanding exercise in all-round contemplation.”
Angel Aldarondo, BERRIA
“A peculiar, well-told film with a local flavour and remarkable acting.”
Carlos Boyero, EL PAIS
“Involving, urgent and moving drama (…) a powerfully executed, richly human study (…) compellingly directed and acted”.
Jonathan Romney, SCREEN DAILY
“The nuances and contradictions of the characters make them incredibly human.”
Ricardo Aldarondo, EL DIARIO VASCO ESPECIAL
“Is breathtakingly beautiful and unimpeachably well-intentioned.”
Jessica Kiang, VARIETY
“A raw exploration of a world rarely seen before in Romanian films.”
Stefan Dobroiu
“Popescu has a knack for staggering multiple lines of tension and conversation in a scene.”
Guy Lodge, VARIETY
“Film of astonishing finesse, searing intimacy and great emotional power.”
Alfonso Rivera, CINEUROPA
“Fantastic movie (…) brimming with cinematographic vitality and aggression. ‘The Price of Success’ excites in every one of its scenes.”
Begoña del Teso, EL DIARIO VASCO ESPECIAL
“Director Teddy Lussi-Modeste takes us into the dark side of fame.”
Uxue Arzelus, BERRIA
“Radiant. Most definitely!”
Begoña del Teso, EL DIARIO VASCO ESPECIAL
“A beguiling domestic fable (…) enigmatic but warm-hearted.”
Guy Lodge, VARIETY
“So fresh. So different. So unique.”
Mike G. Gurpegui, EL DIARIO VASCO ESPECIAL
“One of the best Pearls.”
Alberto Moyano, EL DIARIO VASCO ESPECIAL