Catalonia Secures Six Cannes Selections, 11 Titles
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- Catalonia has six films in Cannes official selections and 11 titles at the Marché du Film, covering drama, animation, and comedy.
- Fasten Films backs three Cannes entries—“The End of It” (Cannes Premiere), “La Mas Dulce” (Un Certain Regard), and “Rehearsals for a Revolution” (Special Screenings).
- Diego Luna directs “Ashes,” a Special Screening about a Mexican woman moving to Madrid, produced by Inicia Films.
- Aina Clotet makes her feature debut “Viva” for Cannes Critics’ Week, a near‑future drama about a cancer survivor facing water scarcity.
- Jorge Caballero’s documentary “Artifacts of War” joins the Spain Showcase, investigating “less lethal” weapons and their public‑order impact.
Why it matters: Catalan producers secure six Cannes selections and 11 Marché slots, expanding international exposure and opening distribution and financing opportunities that boost the region’s film export revenues and create local jobs.
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