After its presentation in the official section of the previous San Sebastián Film Festival, the original Movistar Plus+ series created by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo now marks a new milestone by becoming the first Spanish series to be featured in one of the most prestigious events in independent cinema, the Sundance Film Festival (from January 18 to 28, 2024).
Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo have stated: "It is an honor that 'La Mesías' is part of one of the festivals that has welcomed the most inspiring titles throughout its history. Many of the films that have made us love cinema have come from there. We still can't believe it".
The international journey of the seven-episode series will continue with its premiere in Latin America through HBO LATAM.
'La Mesías' has been a great success with both critics and audiences since its release. Regarded as the series of the year in Spain by the specialized press. The series has earned five nominations for the Forqué Awards, presented by the audiovisual producers of Spain, and eleven nominations for the Feroz Awards, granted by the Spanish Association of Film Journalists.
Movistar Plus+ International is handling the international sales of the series.
Synopsis
Enric’s childhood was marked by his parents’ neglect, their religious fanatism and his mother’s messianic delirium oppression. Memories fill his head when as adult, he watches on TV a Catholic music band integrated by several young sisters go viral.
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