Films Boutique has acquired the sales rights to “Aquí,” which will debut in the Cannes Premiere section. The film is directed by Tiago Guedes and is based on J.M. Coetzee’s Jesus Trilogy.
Guedes previously directed “The Domain,” which was shown in competition in Venice in 2019.
The film stars Manolo Solo (The Good Boss, Close Your Eyes), Patricia López Arnaiz (20,000 Species of Bees), this year’s Goya Best Actress winner for Sundays, Sergi López (Sirat, Pan’s Labyrinth), and Lambert Wilson (Gods and Men, The Matrix Resurrections). Introducing Alex Pelaez and Hugo Encuentra.
In a new land, everyone receives new names and begins again without a past. Here, Simon takes responsibility for David, a child he meets at the crossroads to a new life. Driven by an inexplicable conviction, David begins searching for the boy’s mother, even though he remembers nothing about her. When he recognizes Ines as the right woman, she accepts the role and an unexpected bond forms between them. While society imposes rules and treats differences as threats, David resists being molded and champions imagination and freedom.
The script was written by Guedes and Luis Araujo, based on Coetzee’s Jesus trilogy. Coetzee, winner of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Literature and two-time Booker Prize winner, will be at Cannes to support the film.
Jean-Christophe Simon, CEO of Films Boutique, said: “J.M. Coetzee is one of the most important writers of this century and his adaptation of the Jesus trilogy is a masterpiece of filmmaking. Anchored by the talent of Tiago Guedes, this film is a pure cinematic experience for the audience and will take us on a unique journey. It will definitely be one of the highlights of the festival for movie lovers.”
The producer is Paulo Blanco, the executive producer is Ana Piñón Moura, and the associate producer is Carlos Vedran.
Cinematography was by Daniela Cajias, production design was by Meral Akutan, and editing was by Jackie Bastide and Tiago Augusto. Choreographers are Sofia Diaz and Vitor Loris.
The film was produced by Portugal’s A Leopardo Filmes and co-produced with RTP Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, France’s Alfama Films and Portugal’s APM. Associated producers are Belino Production (Spain), CB Partners (France) and Filmgalerie 451 (Germany).
