Jump into the Void
1995 Spanish film
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Jump into the Void (Spanish: Salto al vacío) is a 1995 Spanish urban crime drama film written and directed by Daniel Calparsoro (in his directorial debut film). It stars Najwa Nimri, Roberto Chalu, Alfredo Villa, and Ion Gabella.
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| Spanish | Salto al vacío |
| Directed by | Daniel Calparsoro |
| Screenplay by | Daniel Calparsoro |
| Produced by | Enrique Fernández Ayuso |
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| Cinematography | Kiko de la Rica |
| Edited by | Pite Piñas |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
Set against the backdrop of youth living in the industry-heavy peripheral urban areas, the plot follows the plight of young arms trafficker and gang member Alex and her unrequited cravings for love and affection.[1][2][3]
Cast
- Najwa Nimri as Alex[4]
- Roberto Chalu as Javi[5]
- Alfredo Villa as Esteban[5]
- Ion Gabella as Toño[5]
- Karra Elejalde as Juáncar[5]
- Kandido Uranga as Alberto[5]
- Saturnino García as Luis[5]
- Carla Calparsoro as Fati[5]
- Mariví Bilbao as María[5]
- Noemí Parra as Eva[5]
Production
Release
The film premiered in the 'Panorama' section of the 45th Berlin International Film Festival on 17 February 1995.[8][2] It was released theatrically in Spain on 3 March 1995.[9]
Reception
David Stratton of Variety assessed that the "ultra-violent pic" [...] "is leavened by the surprisingly tender treatment of the principal femme character, beautifully played by Najwa Nimry", otherwise writing that it "has 'cult' written all over it".[2]
Augusto Martínez Torres of El País wrote that despite the film being "full of irregularities", the helmer manages "a very personal work, a tender feminine portrait within the most terrible violence".[10]