El Planeta

1074 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1S 3X3, Canada

DESCRIPTION

Ottawa Premiere!

Amidst the devastation of post-crisis Spain, mother and daughter bluff and grift to keep up the lifestyle they think they deserve, bonding over common tragedy and an impending eviction. Spanish with English subtitles.

Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema: Best Director, and FEISAL Award winner!
Galway Film Fleadh: Feature Film Award winner!
Jerusalem Film Festival: Best International Debut award winner!
Sundance Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize nominee!

“a strong and very funny comic through-line…refreshingly original in its rethinking of the grifter film” (Alliance of Women Film Journalists)

“very funny, and a stellar debut for Ulman.” (Vox)

“Besides shrewd directorial decisions, Ulman also has brilliant comic instincts as an actress” (The Moveable Feast)

“a wonderfully sly feminist comedy…the announcement of a major comedic talent with an ear and eye for artistic ideas that are truly meaningful” (The Playlist)

*The management kindly asks for all patrons to arrive 20-30 minutes before the movie starts. Since our space and seating capacity is limited, early arrival will help prevent last-minute overcrowding and give patrons enough room for proper physical distancing. We appreciate your cooperation.