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‘The 47,’ a Feel-Good Chronicle of How a Bus Driver Changed Barcelona, Smashes Box Office Records in Spain
‘The 47’ results also underscore the existence in Spain of a theatrical market for select arthouse or upscale fare, including in Catalan.
The Mediapro Studio ’s “The 47,” placing star Eduard Fernández is a pole position in the Best Actor Goyas race, is breaking box office records in Spain. Co-written by Barrena and award-winning screenwriter-producer Alberto Marini (“Retribution,” “Sleep Tight”), the movie also forms part of The Mediapro Studio Distribution’s international sales slate. “We hope that the film’s sense of empathy also works on an international level, as we saw a few week’s back at a Recent Spanish Cinema showcase in Los Angeles, with the “El 47” phenomenon transcending borders,” Méndez said.
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