Facing the Wind (2018)
Monica, a renowned choreographer, returns to Spain after a 20 year absence to see her sick father. Upon arriving her father has already died and her mother asks her to stay to sell the family home. In delaying her return to Buenos Aires Monica rediscovers her childhood landscapes and is forced to confront the past.
Director: Meritxell Colell Aparicio
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: November 23, 2018
Cast
- Mónica García - Mónica
- Concha Canal - Pilar
- Ana Fernández - Elena
- Elena Martín Gimeno - Berta
Screenplay
Cinematography: Aurélien Py, Julián Elizalde
Editing: Ana Pfaff
Production: Polar Star Films, Paraíso Production, Hellish Producciones, Habitación 1520 Producciones
Country: Argentina, Spain, France
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
spain, death, woman director, return home, mother daughter relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Facing the Wind about?
- Monica, a renowned choreographer, returns to Spain after a 20 year absence to see her sick father. Upon arriving her father has already died and her mother asks her to stay to sell the family home. In delaying her return to Buenos Aires Monica rediscovers her childhood landscapes and is forced to confront the past.
- Who directed Facing the Wind?
- Facing the Wind was directed by Meritxell Colell Aparicio.
- Who stars in Facing the Wind?
- Facing the Wind stars Mónica García, Concha Canal, Ana Fernández, Elena Martín Gimeno.
- How long is Facing the Wind?
- Facing the Wind has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Facing the Wind?
- Facing the Wind is a Drama film.
- Where was Facing the Wind produced?
- Facing the Wind was produced in Argentina, Spain, France.
- What are the themes of Facing the Wind?
- The themes of Facing the Wind include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Reflections on Life and Death, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.