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As Neves (film)

As Neves is a 2024 Spanish teen thriller[2] film written and directed by Sonia Méndez [gl]. It is shot in Galician.

As Neves
Film poster
Directed bySonia Méndez
Written bySonia Méndez
Produced by
  • Pedro Hernández Santos
  • Nati Juncal Portas
Starring
  • Andrea Varela
  • David Rodríguez Fernández
  • Antía Mariño
  • Xacobe Bruña Alonso
  • Irene Rodríguez Vence
  • Diego Caro
  • Santi Carmena Rico
  • Jenny Soto Romarís
  • Adriana Fernández Pazó
  • Lucía Veiga
CinematographyLucía C. Pan
Edited byJuliana Montañés
Music byAndy Bell
Production
companies
  • Cósmica Producións
  • Aquí y Allí Films
Distributed bySideral
Release dates
  • 6 March 2024 (2024-03-06) (Málaga)
  • 10 May 2024 (2024-05-10) (Spain)
CountrySpain
LanguageGalician
Box office€71,989[1]

Plot

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Set in a fictional Galician village in the mountains of the province of Lugo (As Neves) at a time of physical isolation of the village caused by a strong snowfall, the plot follows a group of teenagers missing Paula, a girl who disappeared during a night of shroom abuse.[3][4]

Cast

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  • Andrea Varela as Erea[5]
  • David Rodríguez as Manu[5]
  • Antía Mariño as Paula[5]
  • Xacobe Bruña as Diego[5]
  • Irene Rodríguez as Sabela[5]
  • Diego Caro as Óscar[5]
  • Santi Carmena[6]
  • Jennifer Soto as Paloma[5]
  • Adriana Fernández as Bea[5]
  • Lucía Veiga as Portas[5]

Production

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As Neves is a Cósmica Producións and Aquí y Allí Films production, with the participation of TVG and the backing from ICAA and AGADIC [gl].[7] Shooting locations included Fonsagrada.[3]

Release

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The film was presented at the 27th Málaga Film Festival on 6 March 2024.[8] Distributed by Sideral,[7] it was released theatrically in Spain on 10 May 2024.

Reception

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Jonathan Holland of ScreenDaily deemed the film to be "a sharp-eyed but compassionate piece".[9]

Sergi Sánchez of La Razón rated the film 3½ out of 5 stars, highlighting the respect for the emotions of teenagers as the best thing about the film.[6]

Accolades

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Year Award CategoryNominee(s) ResultRef.
2025
23rd Mestre Mateo AwardsBest FilmWon[10]
Best DirectorSonia MéndezNominated
Best ActressAndrea VarelaNominated
Best Supporting ActressLucía VeigaWon
Best ScreenplaySonia MéndezNominated
Best Art DirectionElia RoblesNominated
Best CinematographyLucía C. PanNominated
Best Production SupervisionNati Juncal, Silvia FuentesNominated
Best Makeup and HairstylesSonia GarcíaNominated
Best EditingJuliana MontañésNominated
Best Original MusicAndy BellNominated
Best SoundDavid Machado, Javier Pato, Daniel FernándezWon
Best Costume DesignMaría PortoNominated

See also

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References

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