‘Suro’ Director Mikel Gurrea on ‘Saints,’ Directing ‘The Belovd’ Star Victoria Luengo, Religious-Art Theft and Finding Mystery in Care
For director Mikel Gurrea’s latest he didn’t have to travel far in search of a story. “I live in Barcelona’s district of Sants and, having done my previous film in the woods, this time I wanted to find fiction at my doorstep,” Gurrea told Variety of “Saints,” picked up for international by M-Appeal.
Film Development & Distribution News
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Project Origin: Director Mikel Gurrea's new film 'Saints' is set in Barcelona's Sants district.
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Distribution Deal: The international sales rights for 'Saints' have been acquired by M-Appeal.
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Creative Shift: Gurrea transitioned from woods-based settings in previous work to urban local narratives.
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Cast Details: The project features 'The Belovd' star Victoria Luengo in a lead role.
Entertainment & Distribution Market Impact
Secured international distribution rights for director Mikel Gurrea's upcoming feature film.
Attached as the lead actress for the project following her work on 'The Belovd'.
Production Background Q&A
What is the inspiration behind 'Saints'? ▾
The director drew inspiration from his own life in the Sants district of Barcelona.
Who is distributing the film internationally? ▾
M-Appeal has acquired the international rights for the project.
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