Ama (film)

Ama
Film poster
Directed byJúlia de Paz Solvas
Written by
  • Júlia de Paz Solvas
  • Núria Dunjó López
Starring
  • Tamara Casellas
  • Leire Marín
  • Estefanía de los Santos
  • Ana Turpin
CinematographySandra Roca
Edited byOriol Milán
Music byMartín Sorozábal
Production
companies
  • La Dalia Films
  • Ama Movie AIE
Distributed byFilmax
Release dates
  • 4 June 2021 (2021-06-04) (Málaga)
  • 16 July 2021 (2021-07-16) (Spain)
LanguageSpanish

Ama is a 2021 Spanish drama film directed by Júlia de Paz Solvas which stars Tamara Casellas, also featuring Leire Marín, Estefanía de los Santos and Ana Turpin.

Plot

The plot, a deconstruction of the idea of idyllic motherhood,[1] follows Pepa, an irresponsible and foul-mouthed mother of a six-year-old daughter,[2] Leila.

Cast

Production

The screenplay was penned by Júlia de Paz Solvas alongside Nuria Dunjó,[5] adapting to a feature film format the short film of the same name made by Júlia de Paz Solvas.[6] The film was produced by La Dalia Films alongside Ama Movie AIE.[5] Filming lasted from March to June 2020, with an hiatus caused by the COVID-19 disruption.[5][4] Sandra Roca took over cinematography duties whereas Oriol Milán was responsible for film editing and Martín Sorozábal for the music.[7] Shooting locations included L'Albir [es], Alicante, Benidorm, L'Alfàs del Pi and Seville.[4]

Release

Ama was presented on 4 June 2021 at the 24th Málaga Spanish Film Festival (FMCE), screened as part of the festival's official selection.[8] Distributed by Filmax,[4] it was theatrically released in Spain on 16 July 2021.

Reception

Reviewing for Fotogramas, Beatriz Martínez rated the film with 4 out of 5 stars, highlighting the superlative performance by Casellas.[9]

Sergio F. Pinilla of Cinemanía gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as an uncomfortable female portrait.[10]

Sergi Sánchez of La Razón gave it 4 out of 5 stars, praising the Casellas' performance and the rigour behind the proposal.[11]

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2021 24th Málaga Spanish Film Festival Silver Biznaga for Best Actress Tamara Casellas Won [12]
4th Berlanga Awards Best Actress Tamara Casellas Won [13][14]
2022 9th Feroz Awards Best Actress Tamara Casellas Nominated [15]
77th CEC Medals Best New Actress Tamara Casellas Nominated [16]
Best Adapted Screenplay Nuria Dunjó, Júlia de Paz Nominated
36th Goya Awards Best Adapted Screenplay Júlia de Paz Solvas, Núria Dunjó López Nominated [17]
66th Sant Jordi Awards Best Spanish Actress Tamara Casellas Won [18]

See also

References

  1. ^ Rebolledo, Matías G. (16 July 2021). "«Ama»: las mentiras de la madre coraje". La Razón.
  2. ^ Belategui, Oskar (9 June 2021). "'Ama': una mala madre en una gran película". El Correo.
  3. ^ Vila Galán, Claudia (15 July 2021). "Madres tatuadas, impulsivas y sin depilar que sufren el peso de la culpa". El País.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "'Ama' – estreno en cines 16 de julio". Audiovisual451. 13 July 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "'Ama', opera prima de Júlia de Paz producida por La Dalia Films, reanuda su rodaje". Audiovisual451. 24 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Júlia de Paz presenta 'Ama', su ópera prima con la que quiere desmitificar la maternidad y romper esquemas". Festival de Málaga. Festival de Málaga. 4 June 2021. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Ama". sansebastianfestival.com. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  8. ^ "'Ama': otra maternidad es posible". Málaga Hoy. 4 June 2021.
  9. ^ Martínez, Beatriz (16 July 2021). "Crítica de 'Ama'". Fotogramas.
  10. ^ Pinilla, Sergio F. (12 July 2021). "Ama". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
  11. ^ Sánchez, Sergi (16 July 2021). "Crítica de «Ama»: Rosetta ha sido madre ★★★★☆". La Razón.
  12. ^ Guijarro, Sonia (16 July 2021). "'Ama': Hablamos con Júlia de Paz Solvas sobre su combativa ópera prima". Fotogramas.
  13. ^ "'Lucas', 'Las consecuencias' y 'El lodo' se imponen en las nominaciones de los Premios Berlanga 2021". Europa Press. 18 November 2021.
  14. ^ Camacho, noelia (5 December 2021). "'El cover', 'Las consecuencias' y 'Espíritu sagrado' copan los Premios Berlanga". Las Provincias.
  15. ^ "Palmarés completo de los Premios Feroz Zaragoza 2022". Cinemanía. 30 January 2022 – via 20minutos.es.
  16. ^ "'El amor en su lugar' arrasa en las Medallas CEC con hasta seis premios, todos los principales". Cine con Ñ. 10 February 2022.
  17. ^ "Palmarés completo de los Premios Goya 2022: 'El buen patrón', mejor película". Cinemanía. 12 February 2022 – via 20minutos.es.
  18. ^ "'El amor en su lugar' de Rodrigo Cortés, mejor película española del año en los Premios RNE Sant Jordi". Audiovisual451. 8 February 2022.
  • Ama at ICAA's Catálogo de Cinespañol