B-Happy
| B-Happy | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gonzalo Justiniano |
| Written by | Gonzalo Justiniano Sergio Gómez Daniela Lillo Fernando Aragón |
| Produced by | Carlo Bettin Gonzalo Justiniano |
| Starring | Manuela Martelli |
| Cinematography | Andrés Garretón |
| Edited by | Danielle Fillios Guillermo Sánchez |
| Music by | Cuti Aste |
Production company | Sahara Films |
Release dates | |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries | Chile Spain Venezuela |
| Language | Spanish |
B-Happyis a 2003 Chilean-Spanish-Venezuelandramafilm directed byGonzalo Justinianoand written by Justiniano, Sergio Gómez, Daniela Lillo and Fernando Aragón.[1]It starsManuela Martelliaccompanied byEduardo Barril,Lorene Prieto,Felipe Ríos and Ricardo Fernández.[2][3]
Synopsis
[edit]Kathy lives with her brother Danilo in a small coastal town in Chile. Her life is marked by the absence of her father, who is serving a sentence for multiple robberies, and by the permanent difficulties she must face. At theLyceum,Kathy meets Chemo, a kind and sensitive boy. Together, they begin an intense relationship of mutual discovery. Meanwhile, Kathy falls into depression due to the increasing loneliness that surrounds her. It will be a painful process, but her strength of spirit and optimism will carry her through.[4]
Cast
[edit]The actors participating in this film are:[5][6]
- Manuela Martellias Katty
- Eduardo Barrilas Radomir
- Lorene Prietoas Mercedes
- Juan Pablo Sáez as Francisco / Nina
- Gloria Laso as Gladis
- Ricardo Fernández as Chemo
- Juan Falcónas Nélson
- Felipe Ríos as Danilo
- Gabriela Hernándezas Peta
- José Martin as Oscar
- Sergio Hernándezas Franco
- Oscar Hernández as Albino
- Pedro Vicuña as Tulio
- Carmen Gloria Bresky as Flea
- Consuelo Edwards as Maira
- Sergio Buschmann as Police Officer
Release
[edit]B-Happyhad its world premiere on September 5, 2003, at theToronto International Film Festival,[7]then it was screened on October 18, 2003, as the opening film of theValdivia International Film Festival.[8]It was commercially released on January 8, 2004, in Chilean theaters,[9]then screened on February 20, 2004, at theMexico City International Film Festival.[10]
Reception
[edit]Critical reception
[edit]On thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,60% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10.[11]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Havana New Latin American Film Festival | Second Choral Prize | B-Happy | Won | [12] |
| Best Actress | Manuela Martelli | Won | |||
| 2004 | Bolivian Contemporary Film Festival | Won | [4] | ||
| Santo Domingo International Film Festival | Won | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Gonzalo Justiniano,Sergio Gómez, Daniela Lillo & Fernando Aragón | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Andrés Garretón | Won | |||
| Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema | Festival Cultural Diversity Award | B-Happy | Won | ||
| International Film Festival of Cartagena de Indias | Best Film | Nominated | [13] | ||
| Best Screenplay | Gonzalo Justiniano, Sergio Gómez, Daniela Lillo & Fernando Aragón | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Lorene Prieto | Won | |||
| Berlin International Film Festival | CICAE Award - Best Film | B-Happy | Won | [14] | |
| IFFS-FICC - Special Mention | Won |
References
[edit]- ^"2004 Latin American Film Festival".oas.org.Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^"B Happy".TODOPUEBLA.Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^"TEXTO-B-Happy-una-nueva-reinvención-de-Gonzalo-Justiniano".cinelatinoamericano.org.Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^ab"B-Happy".Cinechile(in Spanish).Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^"Reparto de B-Happy (película 2004). Dirigida por Gonzalo Justiniano".La Vanguardia(in Spanish). 2023-07-26.Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^"Reparto Completo de B-Happy (Cine )".cine(in Spanish).Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^"La película chilena" B-Happy "encandila a público y crítica".La Nación(in Spanish). 2003-09-08.Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^"Con el filme B-Happy se dio inició al Festival de Cine de Valdivia".El Mostrador(in Spanish). 2003-10-20.Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^"PELÍCULAS CHILENAS" ESTRENADAS "POR AÑO: AÑOS 2001 A 2008"(PDF).Archived from the original on 2023-07-26.Retrieved2023-07-26.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^"Largometraje chileno B-Happy llega a México".PRODU.COM(in Spanish). 2004-02-19.Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^"B-Happy - Rotten Tomatoes".rottentomatoes.Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^"B- Happy obtiene segundo lugar en festival de cine de La Habana".Emol(in Spanish). 2003-12-12.Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^""B-Happy" obtuvo dos galardones en Festival de Cartagena de Indias ".Emol(in Spanish). 2004-03-05.Retrieved2023-07-26.
- ^""B-Happy" recibe premio en Festival de Cine de Berlín ".Emol(in Spanish). 2004-02-14.Retrieved2023-07-26.