As Neves (film)
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| Directed by | Sonia Méndez |
| Written by | Sonia Méndez |
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| Cinematography | Lucía C. Pan |
| Edited by | Juliana Montañés |
| Music by | Andy Bell |
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| Distributed by | Sideral |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Galician |
As Neves is a 2024 Spanish teen thriller[1] film written and directed by Sonia Méndez. It is shot in Galician.
Plot
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.[2][3]
Cast
Production
As Neves is a Cósmica Producións and Aquí y Allí Films production, with the participation of TVG and the backing from ICAA and AGADIC.[6] Shooting locations included Fonsagrada.[2]
Release
The film was presented at the 27th Málaga Film Festival on 6 March 2024.[7] Distributed by Sideral,[6] it was released theatrically in Spain on 10 May 2024.
Reception
Jonathan Holland of ScreenDaily deemed the film to be "a sharp-eyed but compassionate piece".[8]
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.[5]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2025 |
23rd Mestre Mateo Awards | Best Film | Won | [9] | |
| Best Director | Sonia Méndez | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Andrea Varela | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Lucía Veiga | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Sonia Méndez | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Elia Robles | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Lucía C. Pan | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Supervision | Nati Juncal, Silvia Fuentes | Nominated | |||
| Best Makeup and Hairstyles | Sonia García | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Juliana Montañés | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Music | Andy Bell | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | David Machado, Javier Pato, Daniel Fernández | Won | |||
| Best Costume Design | María Porto | Nominated | |||
See also
References
- ^ ""As Neves" de Sonia Méndez chega ás salas". Atlántico. 18 April 2024.
- ^ a b Mato, Mar (7 March 2024). ""As Neves", la película gallega que cautivó al bajista de Oasis, se estrena en Málaga". Faro de Vigo.
- ^ "'As Neves', noche de carnaval, setas alucinógenas y whatsapps". ABC. 9 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (6 May 2024). "Los estrenos del 10 de mayo. 'As Neves'. Secretos de una fiesta". Aisge.
- ^ a b Sánchez, Sergi (10 May 2024). "Crítica de "As Neves": memorias de la Generación Z ★★★ 1/2". La Razón.
- ^ a b Sánchez Sequera, Marco (7 May 2024). "'As Neves' – estreno en cines 10 de mayo". Audiovisual451.
- ^ "La gallega Sonia Méndez presenta en Málaga su thriller adolescente 'As neves'". Treintayseis. 6 March 2024 – via El Español.
- ^ Holland, Jonathan (6 March 2024). "'As Neves': Malaga Review". ScreenDaily.
- ^ Fernández, Luis (16 March 2025). "'Rapa' arrasa en los Mestre Mateo 2025 con 11 premios, incluyendo Mejor Serie y Mejor Dirección". Kinótico.