Cantinflas (film)
| Cantinflas | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sebastian del Amo |
| Produced by |
Vidal Cantu[1][2] Adolfo Franco |
| Written by |
Edui Tijerina Sebastian del Amo |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Roque Baños |
| Cinematography | Carlos Hidalgo |
| Edited by | Nacho Ruiz Capillas |
Production company |
Kenio Films |
| Distributed by | Pantelion Films |
Release dates |
|
Running time | 103 minutes[3] |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language |
Spanish English |
| Box office | $17.8 million[4] |
Cantinflas is a 2014 Mexican film directed by Sebastián del Amo. Based on the life of actor and comedian Cantinflas, the film stars Óscar Jaenada as Cantinflas, Michael Imperioli, Ilse Salas, Bárbara Mori, Ana Layevska and Adal Ramones. It premiered on September 18, 2014 in Mexico.[5] In the United States it was released on August 29, 2014.[5][6] It was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.[7]
On December 12, 2014, José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the Organization of American States, gave a recognition to Producer Vidal Cantu and Director Sebastian del Amo in a special screening of Cantinflas in the Hall of the Americas in Washington, D.C. Ambassadors from the 34 countries members of the OAS were present in the event.[8]
Plot
Mike Todd has new ideas that will shake the staid world of Hollywood. Mario Moreno is a Mexican comedian who wants to gain international recognition. By chance they become partners, but they never imagine that their project, Around the World in 80 Days, will become a touchstone of world film history .[9]
Cast
| Actor(s) | Character |
|---|---|
| Óscar Jaenada | Cantinflas |
| Michael Imperioli | Mike Todd |
| Ilse Salas | Valentina Ivanova |
| Bárbara Mori | Elizabeth Taylor |
| Ana Layevska | Miroslava Stern |
| Luis Gerardo Méndez | Estanislao Shilinsky |
| Joaquín Cosio | Indio Fernández |
| Andrés Montiel | Agustín Isunza |
| Cassandra Ciangherotti | Estela Pagola |
| Eduardo España | Alejandro Galindo |
| Ximena Gonzalez-Rubio | María Félix |
| Adal Ramones | Mantequilla |
| Flor Payán | Lupita Tovar |
| José Sefami | Diego Rivera |
| Otto Sirgo | Andrés Soler |
| Giovanna Zacarías | Gloria Marín |
Reception
Critical response
Cantinflas received negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently has a rating of 33%, based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 5.8/10.[10] On Metacritic, the film currently has a rating of 45 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews."[11]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Guadalajara Mexican Film Festival [12] | |||
| Best Costume Design | Gabriela Fernandez Kenio Films |
Won[12] | ||
| Huelva Hispanic American Film Festival [13] | ||||
| Best actor | Óscar Jaenada | Won[13] | ||
| Audience Award | Cantinflas | Won[13] | ||
See also
- List of submissions to the 87th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Mexican submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ↑ "Mexican Government CONACULTA Official Record" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2014-09-09.
- ↑ "Cantinflas Facht Sheet" (PDF). Retrieved 2014-08-29.
- ↑ "CANTINFLAS - Lionsgate Publicity". Retrieved 2014-10-30.
- ↑ "Cantinflas (2014) - Box Office Mojo". Retrieved 2014-11-18.
- 1 2 "Cantinflas Release Info" (in Spanish). IMDb. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
- ↑ ""Cantinflas": película del actor se estrenará el 29 de agosto" (in Spanish). El popular Perú. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Oscars: Mexico Selects 'Cantinflas' for Foreign-Language Category". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
- ↑ "Reconoce OEA a Cantinflas" (in Spanish). Reforma Newspaper. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
- ↑ "No te pierdas el nuevo trailer de ‘Cantinflas’ (VIDEO)" (in Spanish). Varietylatino. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ↑ "Cantinflas". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
- ↑ "Cantinflas Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- 1 2 "Awards of Cantinflas 2" (in Spanish). IMDb. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "‘Zanahoria’, de Enrique Buchichio, se alza en Huelva con el Colón de Oro" (in Spanish). Festicinehuelva.es. Retrieved November 30, 2014.