Bruno Santamaría Razo's 'Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building' Premieres at Cannes Critics’ Week
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Bruno Santamaría Razo's new film, 'Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building,' will have its world premiere at Cannes’ Critics’ Week on May 19. The Mexico/Brazil/Denmark production, set in early '90s Mexico, follows a child navigating his sexuality and his father's HIV diagnosis. The film has already garnered awards and international sales interest.
Facts First
- World premiere at Cannes Critics’ Week scheduled for May 19
- Set in early '90s Mexico, following a child's journey with sexuality and a father's HIV diagnosis
- A Mexico/Brazil/Denmark production shot on 16mm film
- Already won awards at the San Sebastián Co-Production Forum
- International sales handled by Luxbox with Canal+ having pre-bought the film
What Happened
Bruno Santamaría Razo's film 'Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building' will have its world premiere at Cannes’ Critics’ Week on May 19. The film is a Mexico/Brazil/Denmark production set in early '90s Mexico, following 11-year-old Bruno as he navigates childhood, his sexuality, and his father's HIV diagnosis. It incorporates elements of fiction, documentary, and animation and was shot using 16mm film. The film won the Best Project Award and the DALE! Award at the San Sebastián Co-Production Forum. France’s Canal+ pre-bought the film, and Luxbox is handling international sales.
Why this Matters to You
If you are interested in international cinema, this premiere may introduce you to a new filmmaker whose previous documentary won major festival awards. The film's exploration of a personal story against a specific historical backdrop could offer a unique cinematic perspective. Its international co-production and pre-sale to Canal+ suggest it may become accessible to audiences outside festival circuits.
What's Next
The film's premiere at Cannes Critics’ Week is the next major step. Following this, its international sales agent, Luxbox, will likely work to secure distribution in other territories. Given the pre-buy from Canal+, the film may appear on that platform for French audiences.