PETRA
Film - International Independents Filmfest 2018

PETRA

Directed by Jaime Rosales

Info

Director: Jaime Rosales
Section: International Independents
Country: Spain
Year: 2018
Language: Catalan, Spanish
Version: Original version with English subtitles
Cast: Bárbara Lennie, Alex Brendemühl, Joan Botey, Marisa Paredes
18+ (no age rating)

Logline

PETRA

The identity of Petra's father has been hidden from her all her life. When her mother dies, Petra embarks on a quest which leads to Jaume, a celebrated artist and a powerful, ruthless man. As she searches for the truth, Petra meets Marisa, Jaume's wife, and their son Lucas. Gradually the stories of these characters intertwine in a spiral of malice, family secrets and violence, which will drive them all to the edge. But fate's cruel logic is derailed by a twist that opens a path to hope and redemption.

Meet the director

PETRA

Jaime Rosales

Jaime Rosales was born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain in 1970. He began studying economics at ESADE before receiving a scholarship to study film at the Escuela Internacional de Cine y TV in Cuba. His films LAS HORAS DEL DÍA (2003) and TIRO EN LA CABEZA (2008) were both honored with a FIPRESCI Award. Rosales is also known for his films SOLITARY FRAGMENTS (2007) and BEAUTIFUL YOUTH (2014).

Credits

Screenplay: Jaime Rosales, Michel Gaztambide, Clara Roquet
Director of Photography: Hélène Louvart
Film Editor: Lucía Casal
Composer: Kristian Eidnes Andersen
Production Designer: Victoria Paz Álvarez
Costume Design: Iratxe Sanz
Sound: Carlos E. García
Producer: Bárbara Díez, José María Morales, Antonio Chavarrías Jérôme Dopffer, Katrin Pors, Mikkel Jersin, Eva Jakobsen
Production Company: Fresdeval Films
Co-Production Company: Wanda Vision S.A., Oberon Cinematogràfica, Les Productions Balthazar
World Sales: Film Factory Entertainment