Black Is Beltza
Black is Beltza | |
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Directed by | Fermín Muguruza |
Screenplay by | Fermín Muguruza Harkaitz Cano Eduard Sola |
Cinematography | Beñat Beitia |
Edited by | Dani Azpitarte |
Music by | Fermín Muguruza Raül Refree[1] |
Production companies | Setmàgic Audiovisual Talka Records and Films |
Release date | 5 October 2018[2] |
Running time | 88 minutes[3] |
Country | Spain |
Language | Spanish[3] |
Black is Beltza is a 2018 2D adult animated drama film directed by Fermín Muguruza (in his directorial debut) from a screenplay by Muguruza, Harkaitz Cano and Eduard Sola, based on the graphic novel of the same name by Muguruza, Cano and Jorge Alderet.[2][4][5][6] A co-production by Setmàgic Audiovisual and Talka Records and Films, the soundtrack was composed by Muguruza, a Basque rock musician, and Raül Refree, a Spanish record producer.[7] The film was released in Spain on 5 October 2018, and was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Gaudí Awards.[8]
Premise[]
In October 1965, Pamplona's trope is invited to a parade in New York, but due to racial discrimination two of the black leaders are not allowed to attend. This leads Manex Unanue to lead a revolution.[6]
Accolades[]
Released in Spain on 5 October 2018, Black is Beltza was nominated for two accolades:
Award | Date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref |
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Emile Awards | 8 December 2018 | Best Soundtrack in a Feature Film | Fermín Muguruza Raül Refree |
Nominated | [9] |
Gaudí Awards | 27 January 2019 | Best Animated Feature | Fermín Muguruza | Nominated | [8] |
Sequel[]
A sequel, titled Black is Beltza II: Ainhoa is set to be released in 2022.[10] It will follow Ainhoa, the daughter of Manex, who has inherited his social commitment and taste for adventure.[11]
References[]
- ^ Black is Beltza at Soundtrack.net. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b Black is Beltza at Cineuropa – the best of European cinema. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b Black is Beltza at the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Película Black is Beltza - crítica Black is Beltza, 4 October 2018. (in Basque). Fotogramas. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Fermin Muguruza y Refree firman la BSO de "Black Is Beltza", 18 September 2018. (in Spanish). Mondo Sonoro. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b Mayorga, Emilio (22 September 2016) San Sebastian: Fermin Muguruza Preps Singular Animation Debut ‘Black Is Beltza’ (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Mayorga, Emilio (24 September 2017) San Sebastián: Film Factory Entertainment Acquires 'Black is Beltza' (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b Black Is Beltza. (in Catalan). Gaudí Awards. Catalan Film Academy. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ AWN Staff Editor (9 November 2018) Nominees Announced for 2018 Emile Awards. Animation World Magazine. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Moyano, Alberto (11 December 2020) 'Black is Beltza' tendrá segunda parte. (in Spanish). El Diario Vasco. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Lang, Jamie; Sandoval, Pablo (21 September 2021) Basque Production Booms: 20 Exciting Upcoming Titles from the Spanish Region. Variety. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
External links[]
- Official website (in Spanish)
- Black Is Beltza at IMDb
- Black Is Beltza at Rotten Tomatoes
- 2018 films
- 2018 animated films
- Spanish films
- Spanish animated films
- Animated feature films
- Adult animated films
- Animated thriller films
- Animated drama films
- Films about racism