The Fantastic World of Juan Orol

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The Fantastic World of Juan Orol
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySebastián del Amo
Written bySebastián del Amo
Raúl Fernández Espinosa
Produced byIsabel Aerenlund
Alejandro Blazquez de Nicolas
Paola Herrera
Carmen Ortega Casanovas
StarringRoberto Sosa
CinematographyCarlos Hidalgo
Edited bySebastian del Amo
Branko Gomez Palacio
Felipe Gomez
Martin Luis Guzman
Music byFrancisco Albisua
Production
company
Celuliode Films
Release dates
March 5, 2012 (FICG)
June 2012 (GIFF)
September 14, 2012 (Mexico)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryMexico
LanguageSpanish

The Fantastic World of Juan Orol (Spanish: El fantástico mundo de Juan Orol) is a 2012 Mexican black-and-white biographical comedy-drama film directed by Sebastián del Amo (in his directorial debut) and written by Del Amo & Raúl Fernández Espinosa.[1] Starring Roberto Sosa.[2] It was named on the shortlist for Mexico's entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 85th Academy Awards,[3] but it was not selected.[4]

Premise[edit]

The film is based on the life of Juan Orol, a man of Galician origin who, after various adventures, arrives in Mexico to become a creator in different film genres, including gangster films and rumberas films, some being successes at the box office despite very negative reviews. He has been called the great involuntary Surrealist.[5]

Cast[edit]

The actors participating in this film are:[6][7]

Release[edit]

The Fantastic World of Juan Orol had its world premiere on March 5, 2012, at the Guadalajara International Film Festival,[8][9] then participated at the end of June of the same year at the Guanajuato International Film Festival as part of the official selection.[10] It had its commercial premiere on September 14, 2012, in Mexican theaters.[11]

Accolades[edit]

Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2012 Guadalajara International Film Festival Best First Work Sebastián del Amo Won [12]
Guanajuato International Film Festival Best First Mexican Feature Film - Special Mention Won [11]
Hola México Film Festival Best Film Won [13]
Best Director Won
Hermosillo International Film Festival Best Mexican Feature Film Won [14]
The Festival Pantalla de Cristal Best Film Won [15]
Best Director Nominated
Best Script Sebastián del Amo & Raúl Fernández Espinosa Won
Best Actor Roberto Sosa Won
Best Supporting Actor Jesús Ochoa Won
Alberto Estrella Nominated
Best Cinematography Carlos Hidalgo Nominated
Best Investigation Sebastián del Amo Nominated
Best Production Values Alejandro Blazquez de Nicolas Won
Best Post Production Branko Andrés Gómez-Palacio, Gustavo Bellón & Francisco Gómezíaz Won
Best Original Soundtrack Sebastián del Amo Won
Best Sound Design Alejandro de Icaza Won
Best Editing Felipe Gómez & Martín Luis Guzmám Nominated
Best Art Direction Christopher Lagunes Won
Best Casting Sebastián del Amo Nominated
Best Makeup Mari Paz Robles Won
2013 Canacine Awards Best Actor Roberto Sosa Nominated [16]
22x Don Luis Film Festival Best Director Sebastián del Amo Won [17]
Best Actor Roberto Sosa Won
Diosas de Plata Best Film Alejandro Blazquez de Nicolas Nominated [18][19]
Best Actor Roberto Sosa Nominated
Best Actor in a Minor Role Jesús Ochoa Nominated
Best Cinematography Carlos Hidalgo Won
Best Editing Martin Luis Guzman & Felipe Gomez Won
Ariel Awards Best First Work Sebastián del Amo Nominated [20]
Best Actor Roberto Sosa Won
Best Cinematography Carlos Hidalgo Won
Best Costume Design Deborah Medina Won
Beijing International Film Festival Tiantan Award Sebastián del Amo Won [21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Llega "El fantástico mundo de Juan Orol" a salas - CorreCamara.com.mx". www.correcamara.com.mx. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  2. ^ "LatAm cinema » "El fantástico mundo de Juan Orol", rescate de un ícono del cine mexicano". Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  3. ^ ""El fantástico mundo de Juan Orol" podría competir por el Oscar". Publimetro México (in Spanish). 12 September 2012. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  4. ^ Young, James (2012-09-20). "Mexico picks 'Lucia' for Oscar". Variety. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  5. ^ "Celuloide » El Fantástico Mundo de Juan Orol". Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  6. ^ "Reparto de El fantástico mundo de Juan Orol (película 2012). Dirigida por Sebastián del Amo". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  7. ^ "Reparto Completo de El fantástico mundo de Juan Orol (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  8. ^ "Se estrenó película sobre Juan Orol en el Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara". abcguionistas (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  9. ^ 2shy (2012-03-06). "El fantástico mundo de Juan Orol en el FICG". Cinegarage. Retrieved 2023-05-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ 2shy (2012-06-28). "Festival de Cine de Guanajuato 2012, Selección Oficial". Cinegarage. Retrieved 2023-05-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ a b artes9 (13 September 2012). "El Fantástico Mundo de Juan Orol, estrena 14 de Septiembre". artes9.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ Redacción (2012-09-25). "Hoy en FICP, "El fantástico mundo de Juan Orol"". INCIDENCIA (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  13. ^ "The Fantastic World of Juan Orol". Films Media Group. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  14. ^ "Festival de Cine de Hermosillo". Los 5 Sentidos Culinarios (in Spanish). 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  15. ^ "Canal100.com.mx, Sección Festival Pantalla de Cristal". www.revistapantalla.com. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  16. ^ fansites. "Lista ganadores Premios CANACINE 2013". TVCinews. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  17. ^ "Premian 'biopic' de Juan Orol". Excélsior (in Spanish). 2013-08-11. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  18. ^ Toma, Revista (2013-07-20). "Nominados a la XLII entrega de las Diosas de Plata". Revista Toma (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  19. ^ Toma, Revista (2013-08-01). "Ganadores de la XLII entrega de las Diosas de Plata". Revista Toma (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  20. ^ "Academia Mexicana de Artes y Ciencias Cinematográficas, A.C. | Ganadores y Nominados". 2017-04-07. Archived from the original on 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2023-05-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  21. ^ "La película "El Fantástico Mundo de Juan Orol" participó en el Tercer Festival Internacional de Cine de Beijing". portales.sre.gob.mx. Retrieved 2023-05-12.

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