The Chosen Ones (2015 film)
| The Chosen Ones | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | David Pablos |
Release dates |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
The Chosen Ones (Spanish: Las elegidas) is a 2015 Mexican drama film directed by David Pablos. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.[1][2] The film was named on the shortlist for Mexico's entry for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards.[3]
Critical reception
The film was well received by critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 83% of 24 critics gave the film a positive review, for an average rating of 8/10.[4]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Ariel Awards[5] | |||
| Best Art Direction | Daniela Schneider | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Carolina Costa | Won | |
| Best Costume Design | Daniela Schneider | Nominated | |
| Best Director | David Pablos | Won | |
| Best Editing | Miguel Schverdfinger, Aina Calleja | Nominated | |
| Best Make-Up | Nayeli Mora | Nominated | |
| Best Original Score | Carlo Ayhllón | Nominated | |
| Best Original Screenplay | David Pablos | Won | |
| Best Picture | Las Elegidas | Won | |
| Best Sound | Alejandro de Icaza, Pablo Tamez | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Alicia Quiñonez | Nominated | |
| Breaktrough Male Performance | Óscar Torres | Nominated | |
| Breaktrough Female Performance | Nancy Talamantes | Won | |
| Cannes Film Festival | Un Certain Regard | David Pablos | Nominated |
| FEST International Film Festival | Jury Prize- Main program | David Pablos | Won |
| San Sebastián International Film Festival | Horizons Award | David Pablos | Nominated |
| Stockholm International Film Festival | Bronze Horse - Best Film | David Pablos | Nominated |
| Zurich Film Festival | Best International Feature Film | David Pablos | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "2015 Official Selection". Cannes. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ↑ "Screenings Guide". Festival de Cannes. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ Pacheco, Arturo. "Goya y Oscar - AMACC". Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "The Chosen Ones (Las elegidas)". 18 April 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ↑ Magaña, Arturo (13 April 2016). "Nominados al Ariel 2016". Cine Premiere (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 April 2016.
External links
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