Filmax Pitches Directorial Debut 'A Family' at American Film Market
The studio is marketing the 16mm drama about a child actor's family at the week's industry event.
By Nadia Rahman ·
Spanish studio Filmax is introducing "A Family" to international buyers at the American Film Market this week.
The film serves as the directorial debut for Ricardo Gómez, who is best known in Spain for his role as Carlitos Alcántara in "Remember When," the country's longest-running television series.
The narrative centers on three distinct moments in the life of a family in Madrid: the son's 2002 debut as a child actor, the parents' meeting in a dance club, and the child's baptism.
Gómez, who also wrote the script, described the project as a cinematic love letter to single mothers. He stated that his goal was to illustrate the complexities of family ties and the burden carried by women who raise children alone.
The cast includes Claudia Traisac, who played a role in "Escobar: Paradise Lost," as the mother. Patrick Criado, known for "Bitter Christmas," portrays the father, while Ana Wagener, of "The Invisible Guest," plays the father's mother.
Víctor Lite makes his screen debut as the young son, Pablo.
Shot on 16mm film, the production features long takes intended to create an immersive experience. One sequence lasts two minutes and follows the mother's reaction through a car window after a defining event involving the father.
The film had its world premiere at the Valladolid Film Festival in October.
Production companies involved include El Desorden Crea, Lágrimas Films, and Estela Films. This marks the fifth collaboration between Filmax and Peruvian producer Tondero.
Diego Betancor, head of Lágrimas Films, said he joined the project after reading the script in 2020. He noted that Gómez's desire to direct stemmed from a need to control the narrative rather than serve as a tool for others.
Iván Díaz, head of international at Filmax, called the script real, emotional, and healing. He said the film blurs the lines between fiction and reality in a way that allows viewers to interpret the story differently based on their own experiences.
Filmax plans to release "A Family" in Spanish cinemas in early 2027.
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