Alcarràs
Short description
In a small village in Catalonia, the Solé family has spent generations cultivating a peach orchard. Their stability is threatened when a new landowner decides to clear the trees to make room for solar panels. This plan puts the family at risk of eviction and creates internal conflict among the relatives as they face an uncertain future.
Directed by Carla Simón, this drama is the first in a chronological series of her films, followed by Romería and Flamenco. The screenplay was written by Simón and Arnau Vilaró. The cast features Josep Abad, Jordi Pujol Dolcet, Anna Otin, Albert Bosch, Xenia Roset, and Ainet Jounou.
The film had a budget of 10 million USD and earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office. It holds a 7/10 rating on IMDb based on 9,400 votes and a 6.8/10 rating on TMDB from 242 votes. Film critics gave the movie an 8.1/10 rating from 60 reviews, which is higher than the scores provided by general audiences.
What's left behind the scenes
- The director Carla Simón's family, like the main characters, grows peaches in Alcarràs.
- While preparing to write the screenplay, Carla Simon read Chekhov's play "The Cherry Orchard".
- The characters in the film speak Catalan.
- All the actors are non-professionals. The film crew traveled to village fairs in Catalonia in search of suitable types. More than 9,000 candidates were auditioned.
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