The Burning
Theatrical release poster
SpanishThe Burning
Directed byFernando Colomo
Screenplay byJavier Jáuregui
Produced by
  • Beatriz de la Gándara
  • Álvaro Begines
Starring
CinematographyJuan Hernández
Edited byAna Álvarez-Ossorio
Music byFernando Furones
Production
companies
  • La Quema Movie AIE
  • Sangam Films
  • La Mirada Oblicua
  • La Fiesta PC
Distributed byVértice Cine
Release dates
  • 7 March 2019 (2019-03-07) (Málaga)
  • 7 June 2019 (2019-06-07) (Spain)
CountrySpain
LanguageSpanish

The Burning (Spanish: Antes de la quema)[1] is a 2019 Spanish comedy thriller film directed by Fernando Colomo from a screenplay by Javier Jáuregui which stars Joaquín Núñez, Manuela Velasco, Salva Reina, Maggie Civantos, and Manuel Manquiña. It was billed as a "narco-chirigota".

Plot

Set against the backdrop of the Carnival of Cádiz, the plot follows the relationship of chirigota composer Quique with local drug dealer El Tuti, who persuades him into stealing a huge cache of drugs guarded by the police before it is burned.[2]

Cast

Production

The film is a La Quema Movie AIE, Sangam Films, La Mirada Oblicua, and La Fiesta PC production, with the participation of RTVE, Canal Sur, and Amazon Studios.[5] Shooting locations in Cádiz included the Gran Teatro Falla, La Viña and La Caleta Beach.[5]

Release

The film was presented at the 22nd Málaga Film Festival on 7 March 2019.[6] Distributed by Vértice Cine,[5] it was released theatrically on 7 June 2019.

Reception

Beatriz Martínez of Fotogramas rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be an "unexpected cross between carnivalesque humor, social cinema" "and action thriller".[7]

Sergio F. Pinilla of Cinemanía rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be "a fresh and recommendable comedy".[8]

Accolades

Year Award CategoryNominee(s) ResultRef.
2019
 22nd Málaga Film Festival Best Supporting ActressMaggie CivantosWon
[9][10]
Audience Special AwardsWon

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Antes de la quema". Catálogo de Cinespañol. ICAA. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  2. ↑ Ruiz, A.C. (12 February 2023). "Antes de la Quema, una película con el Carnaval de Cádiz como telón de fondo". Diario de Cádiz. Grupo Joly.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "'Antes de la quema', con Salva Reina, en 'Versión española'". Diez Minutos. 14 February 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (5 June 2019). "Los estrenos del 7 de junio. 'Antes de la quema'. 'Thriller' en los carnavales". Aisge.
  5. 1 2 3 "'Antes de la quema' – estreno en cines 7 de junio". Audiovisual451. 4 June 2019.
  6. ↑ "Colomo arranca las primeras carcajadas de Málaga con 'Antes de la quema'". La Opinión de Málaga. Prensa Ibérica. 17 March 2019.
  7. ↑ Martínez, Beatriz (7 June 2019). "Crítica de 'Antes de la quema'". Fotogramas.
  8. ↑ Pinilla, Sergio F. (3 June 2019). "Antes de la quema". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
  9. ↑ Green, Jennifer (23 March 2019). "'The Days to Come,' 'The Good Girls' and 'This Is Not Berlin' Split Top Malaga Film Festival Prizes". The Hollywood Reporter.
  10. ↑ "Palmarés del Festival de Málaga 2019". Málaga Hoy. Grupo Joly. 23 March 2019.
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