The Darkness (2016 Mexican film)
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| Directed by | Daniel Castro Zimbrón |
| Written by | Daniel Castro Zimbrón Denis Languérand David Pablos |
| Produced by | Daniel Castro Zimbrón |
| Starring | Brontis Jodorowsky |
| Cinematography | Diego García |
| Edited by | Daniel Castro Zimbrón Natalia López Yulene Olaizola |
| Music by | Carlo Ayhllon |
Production companies | Varios Lobos Zoología Fantástica Les films de l'etranger |
| Distributed by | Memento Films |
Release dates | September 7, 2016 (L'Étrange Festival) October 28, 2016 (MIFF) October 13, 2017 (Mexico) |
Running time | 93 minutes |
| Countries | Mexico France |
| Language | Spanish |
The Darkness (Spanish: Las tinieblas) is a 2016 Mexican-French[1] horror thriller film[2] directed by Daniel Castro Zimbrón and written by Zimbrón, Denis Languérand & David Pablos.[3] Starring Brontis Jodorowsky.[4] The film was named on the shortlist for Mexican's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 91st Academy Awards,[5] but it was not selected.[6]
Synopsis[edit]
In an isolated cabin inside a toxic forest where a mysterious beast prowls the surroundings, a father and his children search for a way to survive inside their cabin.[7][8]
Cast[edit]
The actors participating in this film are:[9][10]
- Brontis Jodorowsky as Gustavo
- Fernando Álvarez Rebeil as Marcos
- Aliocha Sotnikoff as Argel
- Camila Robertson Glennie as Luciana
- Meraqui Pradis as Kid
- Alejandro Villeli as Old man
Release[edit]
It had its world premiere on September 7, 2016 at the L'Étrange Festival.[11] Then it premiered on October 28, 2016 at the 14th Morelia International Film Festival.[12] It had its commercial premiere on October 13, 2017 in Mexican theaters.[13]
Reception[edit]
Critical reception[edit]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10.[14]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Morelia International Film Festival | Best Feature Film - Audience award | Daniel Castro Zimbrón | Won | [15] |
| 2017 | Feratum Film Festival | Best Mexican Film | Won | [16] | |
| Best Script | Daniel Castro Zimbrón, Denis Languérand & David Pablos | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Camila Robertson Glennie | Won | |||
| Best Music | Carlo Ayhllon | Won | |||
| Best Art Direction | Alisarine Ducolomb | Won | |||
| Canacine Awards | Best Director | Daniel Castro Zimbrón | Nominated | [17][18] | |
| Ariel Awards | Breakthrough Male Performance | Aliocha Sotnikoff Ramos | Nominated | [19] | |
| Breakthrough Female Performance | Camila Robertson Glennie | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Score | Carlo Ayhllón | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Alisarine Ducolomb | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Gustavo Bellón, Benoit Manequinn, Andrés Palma & David Camiro | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "LatAm cinema » Daniel Castro Zimbrón, director de "Las tinieblas"". Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Terror y suspenso en "Las Tinieblas" | Querétaro". www.eluniversalqueretaro.mx. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "The Darkness (Las tinieblas)". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ Lerer (2016-10-30). "Festival de Morelia: "Las tinieblas", de Daniel Castro Zimbrón". Micropsia. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Oscar y Goya - Películas inscritas 2019". AMACC (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ Hecht, John (2018-09-14). "Oscars: Mexico Selects 'Roma' for Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ Sienra, Regina (2017-10-12). ""Las tinieblas": Sobrevivir en la oscuridad • Gatopardo". Gatopardo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Se estrena Las Tinieblas, película de Daniel Castro Zimbrón | La Crónica de Hoy - Jalisco". www.cronicajalisco.com. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Reparto de Las tinieblas (película 2016). Dirigida por Daniel Castro Zimbrón". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Reparto Completo de Las tinieblas (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "L´ÉTRANGE FESTIVAL XXII – Wer da Justine den klan Finga reicht …". Le Füm-Blog (in German). 2016-10-02. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Enfilme.com. "Daniel Castro Zimbrón, director de "Las tinieblas" #FICMbyEnFilme: 'Nos han dicho que hay que temerle a los otros'". enfilme.com. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "Las tinieblas: El fin del mundo empieza en tu casa". Cine PREMIERE (in Spanish). 2017-10-13. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ "The Darkness - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
- ^ Enfilme.com. "Ganadores del 14º Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia #FICM2016". enfilme.com. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Conoce a los ganadores del Feratum Film Festival". sdpnoticias. 2017-10-16. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Lista de Nominados". Canacine (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ Toma, Revista (2017-12-09). "Ganadores de los Premios Canacine 2017". Revista Toma (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ Gatopardo, Redacción (2017-05-03). "¡Conoce a los nominados a los Premios Ariel 2017! • Gatopardo". Gatopardo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-25.
External links[edit]
- The Darkness at IMDb
