Restless Waters, Shivering Lights

Restless Waters, Shivering Lights (Spanish: Faro) is a 2023 Spanish-Argentine supernatural horror drama film directed by Ángeles Hernández which stars Hugo Silva and Zoé Arnao.

Restless Waters, Shivering Lights
Film poster
SpanishFaro
Directed byÁngeles Hernández
Screenplay by
  • David Matamoros
  • Ángeles Hernández
  • José Pérez
  • Álvaro Urtizberea
Produced by
  • David Matamoros
  • Ángeles Hernández
Starring
CinematographyGina Ferrer García
Edited byElena Ruiz
Music byVíctor Reyes
Production
companies
  • Mr. Miyagi Films
  • Vista Sur
Distributed byAlfa Pictures
Release dates
  • 12 December 2023 (2023-12-12) (Cine Onimax)
  • 26 January 2024 (2024-01-26) (Spain)
Countries
  • Spain
  • Argentina
LanguageSpanish

Plot

The plot tracks father Pablo and daughter Lidia after the death of Lidia's mother and ensuing Lidia's suicide attempt. Coping with grief, they settled in an old family lighthouse, forcing Lidia to confront haunting nightmares, while a local family member bursts on the scene sowing discord.[1][2][3]

Cast

Production

The film is a Spanish-Argentine co-production by Mr. Miyagi Films alongside Vista Sur,[5] with backing from INCAA, ICAA, ICEC, IB3, Mallorca Film Commission and Consell de Turismo de Menorca.[6][1] Shooting locations included Menorca, Terrassa, Sant Pere de Ribes, and Mallorca.[5]

Release

The film received a pre-screening at Cine Ocimax in Mahón on 12 December 2023.[7] Distributed by Alfa Pictures, it will be released theatrically in Spain on 26 January 2024.[1] Argentina-based FilmSharks handled international sales.[8]

Reception

Javier Ocaña of Cinemanía rated the film 2½ out of stars, writing that the story "waters on too many flanks with its skeletal and unfocused script".[9]

See also

References
  1. Jone, Holly (26 November 2023). "Mallorca, Menorca Set a Terrifying Scene For Upcoming Feature 'Restless Waters, Shivering Lights,' From 'Isaac' Co-Director Angeles Hernández". Variety.
  2. "Menorca acoge el preestreno de la película Faro". Cadena COPE. 12 December 2023.
  3. "New Spanish Films. 2023. Summer/Fall" (PDF). ICAA. 2023. p. 158.
  4. "Tráiler de 'Faro', largometraje dirigido por Ángeles Hernández". Audiovisual451. 3 January 2024.
  5. "Menorca acoge el rodaje de la última película de Hugo Silva 'El Faro'". Menorca. 18 March 2022.
  6. Agudo, Jesús (14 December 2023). "Póster en exclusiva de 'Faro', la nueva película de Hugo Silva rodada en Menorca y Mallorca". ecartelera.
  7. "200 personas asisten al preestreno de la película Faro, rodada principalmente en Menorca". Cadena COPE. 13 December 2023.
  8. "Restless Waters, Shivering Lights: Watch The International Trailer For Spanish Spooker". ScreenAnarchy. 21 December 2023.
  9. Ocaña, Javier (25 January 2024). "Crítica de 'Faro': luz y oscuridad como espejo del alma". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
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