Alegría, tristeza, miedo, rabia (lit. “Happiness, Sadness, Fear, Anger”) was the original title of the previous film by director-producer Ibon Cormenzana, a Spanish-French production that was eventually released with only the first two elements from that working title (Happy Sad [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Ibon Cormenzana
scheda film], which is currently being shot and which, once again, is being made as a joint venture between companies in France and Spain. This epic story stars two actors who are very much in demand right now: Patricia López Arnaiz, the favourite among the nominees for various impending awards thanks to her work in Ane Is Missing [+leggi anche:
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According to the film’s synopsis provided by the production companies, Mateo (Rey) is taking on the most dangerous mountain on the planet, the Annapurna, for the first time – he has challenged himself to reach its peak and thus, despite all opposition, keep an old promise. However, during his ascent, he has an accident that leaves him unconscious and seriously injured. Hours later, he is rescued by the brave and feisty Ione (López Arnaiz), a seasoned mountain climber who – in the midst of a complicated time in her personal life – is spending the winter in a refuge, alone and cut off from the rest of the world. Despite her not understanding the reasons that brought the man all the way here, she will try to help him to accomplish his goal. The screenplay has been written by filmmaker Nerea Castro, based on an original storyline by the director.

The shoot for the fourth feature by Cormenzana (who, with his producer’s hat on, has staged titles such as Blancanieves [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Pablo Berger
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intervista: Rodrigo Sorogoyen
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Beyond the Summit – the crew of which includes professionals of the likes of Albert Pascual (Second Origin [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Paco Plaza
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intervista: Juan Antonio Bayona
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