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Mexican Film 'The Rest is Noise' Wins Top Prize at Las Palmas Film Festival
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Mexican Film 'The Rest is Noise' Wins Top Prize at Las Palmas Film Festival

From ABC Color · (11m ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Mexican film 'Lo demás es ruido' by Nicolás Pereda won the top prize, the Lady Harimaguada de Oro, at the 25th Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival.
  • The jury praised the film for its creative approach to human relationships across generations and its use of light, framing, and sound to create a humorous yet moving composition.
  • Other awards included the Lady Harimaguada de Plata for 'How to Divorce During the War' and Best Actress for Danielle Brooks in 'If I Go Will They Miss Me'.

The 25th Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival has concluded, celebrating cinematic excellence with its prestigious awards. Taking home the highest honor, the Lady Harimaguada de Oro, was Mexican filmmaker Nicolás Pereda's 'Lo demás es ruido' (The Rest is Noise). This recognition from the Canary Islands festival is a significant achievement for Pereda and a testament to the growing international acclaim for Latin American cinema.

a very creative cinematographic proposal that intertwines human relationships between genders and generations

— JuryThe jury described Nicolás Pereda's 'Lo demás es ruido' as a highly creative film that explores human relationships.

The jury lauded 'Lo demás es ruido,' a co-production between Mexico, Germany, and Canada, for its "highly creative cinematographic proposal that intertwines human relationships between genders and generations." They specifically highlighted the film's masterful use of light, framing, and sound to craft a narrative that is both humorous and deeply moving. This award positions Pereda's work as a standout in a competitive international field, resonating with audiences and critics alike for its artistic merit and emotional depth.

creates a humorous but moving composition

— JuryThe jury elaborated on how the film uses technical elements like light, framing, and sound to achieve its emotional impact.

Beyond the top prize, the festival also recognized other compelling works. The Lady Harimaguada de Plata was awarded to Andrius Blaževičius's 'How to Divorce During the War,' a Lithuanian-led production that explores the personal and professional impacts of external conflict. Furthermore, American actress Danielle Brooks received the Best Actress award for her "fascinating performance" in Walter Thompson-Hernandez's 'If I Go Will They Miss Me.' The festival's closing on Sunday will feature screenings of the awarded films, allowing audiences another chance to experience these celebrated cinematic achievements.

for offering a fascinating interpretation as a wife and mother, thanks to the intensity of her presence

— JuryThe jury explained why Danielle Brooks was awarded Best Actress for her role in 'If I Go Will They Miss Me'.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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