Quickly constructing a packed gross sales slate at Berlin, Filmax has pounced on “Leo & Lou,” a feel-good highway film set in opposition to the gorgeous, windswept landscapes of Galicia in northern Spain and produced by Zeta Studios, producer of Netflix hit “Elite.”
Filmax will unveil first-look photos at Berlin’s European Movie Market.
Within the movie, Leo, described as a mute younger orphan lady with a world of ideas inside her, and Lou, a jaded, middle-aged nihilist, take a journey collectively. “As their paths intertwine, an unbreakable bond types, one constructed on belief, compassion and journey,” Filmax stated in an announcement.
“Lou & Leo” toplines Isak Férriz, key solid in Netflix world hit “Burning Physique,” and Julia Sulleiro. Written by Carlos C. Tomé and Carlos Solano, “Leo & Lou” marks Solano’s debut as a function movie director after his Goya-nominated brief movie “Strangers on the Street.”
The ensemble additionally options Manuel Manquiña (“Airbag”), Marta Larralde (“Cocaine Coast”), with particular appearances by María Pujalte (“Merlí”) and Maggie Civantos (“Locked Up”).
The movie can also be produced by Frida Movies, in co-production with the U.Ok.’s Lunatica and Romanian Movement Image Administration and backed by LipSync and Richmond Footage, RTVE and Galicia’s CRTVG.
Antonio Asensio (“Élite”), Miriam Rodríguez (“From Good to the Hood”), Paloma Molina (“Simply One Small Favor”), Luisa Romero (“Out of Sync”), Miranda Ballesteros (“Farming”), and Rodrigo Ruiz-Tarazona (“The Glass Home”) function producers.
“That is an uplifting story of household, and like in any household, there’s all the time room for journey, comedy, and a robust emotional bond,” stated Rodríguez, at Zeta Studios.
“It explores common themes—like the concept of dwelling, the eager for belonging, the ability of friendship, and new definitions of household. The movie’s heartfelt attraction and sensitivity make it a very trendy story, one we consider will resonate with everybody who experiences it,” she added.
“I’ve little doubt that with this movie, we have now an actual gem on our palms. “Leo & Lou” feels just like the sort of movie that individuals actually need to watch throughout these occasions we’re dwelling in,” stated Ivan Díaz, head of worldwide, Filmax. “It’s also a movie that’s stuffed with worthy values and sentiments, making it excellent for younger and teenage audiences as effectively. There’s, furthermore, nice potential for a world remake.”
