El San Sebastian Festival 2019 It has already fired its starting gun. There is still a week ahead full of a lot of cinema, premieres, women filmmakers and of course those well-deserved awards as well as recognitions for long careers in the world of cinema.
One more year, the show is served and so that you do not miss a detail, we bring you a good summary prior to everything you will see throughout these days. It is almost impossible to lose it because it has many themes to enjoy! The 67th edition of the festival It is already underway. Do you want to know what familiar faces will prowl the north of the country?
Premiere of two great films in San Sebastián
Although it is true that the films will accompany us during the following week, we must highlight the premiere of two very important ones. Since both are competing for the Golden Shell. He is the director Alejandro Amenábar who presents us with a film set in 1936 called 'While the war lasts'. On the other hand, the second film is 'The infinite trench', where it seems that the theme in both cases has quite a few similarities, at least at the base of the film. Without forgetting the movie 'The daughter of a thief' which is by Belén Funes and also opts for the well-deserved Golden Shell.
Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet inaugurated the San Sebastian Festival 2019
Well, maybe not themselves but the movie in which they both participate. It bears by name, 'Blackbird' and is a co-production of the United States and the United Kingdom. It premiered at the San Sebastian Festival and this has been the premiere throughout Europe, although it has already passed through the Toronto Festival. The protagonist of the film is Susan Sarandon who plays the role of a terminally ill woman who wants to end her life. Kate Winslet plays the role of her daughter, who like the rest of the family accepts her mother's wish, but there are a number of secrets that will be revealed before everything else.
Some of the familiar faces that will walk the red carpet
It is true that in events like this, the presence of celebrities is not always confirmed until the last moment. For this reason, some of those who will be present at the Festival are known, but perhaps new celebrities will be added throughout the week. Among those we will see walking the red carpet will be Kristen Stewart, who we met in the Twilight saga. But also names of the stature of Tim Roth, Laetitia Casta or Sam Neill who we cannot forget from the movie 'Jurassic Park. Penelope Cruz, her husband, Javier Bardem and Donald Sutherland will also be present at the Festival.
Donostia Awards and recognition of his long career
The 2019 Donostia Awards have been, in the first place for Penelope Cruz. She is one of the best known actresses both inside and outside her country. The Oscar winner was also excited when she was notified that she was the winner of this Award. An honorary award, which will crown his career. Like Donald Sutherland who takes the second Donostia Prize. It's only been a couple of years since you received the Honorary Oscar And now, a new award for his career, in which he has been for more than half a century and always achieving great success, after having participated in more than 200 films. We cannot forget the Greek-born director, Costa-Gavras in recognition of his highly committed cinema. Without a doubt, he is known for being one of those who plays with themes of social denunciation. As we can see, nothing will be lacking in these days of cinema!