Love Storming
2010 Spanish film
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Love Storming (Spanish: No controles)[1] is a 2010 Spanish comedy film directed by Borja Cobeaga and co-written by Diego San José. It stars Unax Ugalde, Alexandra Jiménez, and Julián López.
- Diego San José
- Borja Cobeaga
- Tomás Cimadevilla
- Mercedes Gamero
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| Spanish | No controles |
| Directed by | Borja Cobeaga |
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| Cinematography | Aitor Mantxola |
| Edited by | Raúl de Torres |
| Music by | Aránzazu Calleja |
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| Distributed by | Vértice Cine |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
With the onset of a massive snowstorm on 2010 New Year's Eve, flights are cancelled, and as passengers are forced to stay in a roadside hotel meanwhile, Sergio tries to win back former girlfriend Bea. Sergio's former schoolmate Juancarlitros steps in to offer him help.[2]
Cast
- Unax Ugalde as Sergio[3]
- Alexandra Jiménez as Bea[3]
- Julián López as Juancarlitros[3]
- Miguel Ángel Muñoz as Ernesto[3]
- Secun de la Rosa as Juanan[3]
- Mariví Bilbao as abuela de Sergio[3]
- Alfredo Silva as Jimmy[3]
- Ramón Barea as padre de Sergio[3]
- Mariam Hernández as Laura[4]
Production
The film was produced by Telespan 2000, Antena 3 Films, and Sayaka Producciones Audiovisuales.[5] Shooting lasted for seven and a half weeks and took place in Bilbao and Madrid.[6]
Release
The film premiered as the closing film of the Gijón International Film Festival (FICX) on 27 November 2010.[7] Distributed by Vértice Cine,[8] it was released theatrically in Spain on 5 January 2011.
Reception
Irene Crespo of Cinemanía rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, considering that with the gift entailed by the character of Juancarlitros, it is more than enough.[9]
Pere Vall of Fotogramas rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, assessing that it finds in Juan Carlitros (a Julián López in a state of grace) the perfect antagonist to the sullen Sergio.[10]