My Girlfriend Is the Revolution
My Girlfriend Is the Revolution (Spanish: Mi novia es la revolución) is a 2021 Mexican coming-of-age romance film directed by Marcelino Islas Hernández and written by Hernández & Gabriela Vidal.[1] Starring Sofía Islas, Ana Valeria Becerril and Flor Edwarda.[2]
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Film poster | |
| Directed by | Marcelino Islas Hernández |
| Written by | Marcelino Islas Hernández Gabriela Vidal |
| Produced by | Camila Barbará Aida Herrerias Marcelino Islas Hernández Daniela Leyva Becerra Acosta Fernando Montes de Oca Andrea Toca |
| Starring | Sofía Islas Ana Valeria Becerril Flor Edwarda |
| Cinematography | Rodrigo Sandoval |
| Edited by | Eduardo Palenque |
Production companies | Benuca Films Un beso |
Release dates | |
Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis edit
After the separation of her parents, Sofía lives her boring life with her younger sister so much that she doesn't want a quinceañera party. Everything will change when she meets Eva, a girl with a rebellious attitude with whom she will discover love and the disappointments that come with it.[3]
Cast edit
The actors participating in this film are:[4][5]
- Sofia Islas as Sofía
- Ana Valeria Becerril as Eva
- Renata Lopez as Jime
- Edwarda Gurrola as Sara
- Martha Claudia Moreno as Amelia
- Mauro Sánchez Navarro as Beto's
- Magda Vizcaíno as Mela
- Pedro Hernández
- Verónica Langer
- Ana Lorena Rodríguez
- Flor Eduarda Gurrola
- Paco Rueda
Production edit
Principal photography began on August 28, 2020, and ended on September 17 of the same year in Las Arboledas, Mexico.[6][7]
Release edit
It had its premiere on October 4, 2021, at the 36th Guadalajara International Film Festival competing for the Maguey Award.[8] Then, it premiered on October 17, 2021, at the Rome Film Festival as part of the official selection.[9]
Accolades edit
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Guadalajara International Film Festival | Maguey Award | Marcelino Islas Hernández | Nominated | [10][11] |
| Rome Film Festival | FS Audience Award | Nominated | [12] | ||
| 2022 | Monterrey International Film Festival | Best Mexican Fiction Feature Film | Won | [13] |
References edit
- ^ My Girlfriend Is the Revolution (in Spanish), retrieved 2023-04-23
- ^ Ges, Lucía (2021-10-17). ""Mi novia es la revolución", de Marcelino Islas Hernández: una visión sobre la feminidad". Vagabunda Mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "Mi Novia es la Revolución". FICG 35 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "Reparto Completo de Mi novia es la revolución (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "Reparto de Mi novia es la revolución (película 2021). Dirigida por Marcelino Islas Hernández". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-04-23. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ Encuadres. "Marcelino Islas concluye rodaje de Mi novia es la Revolución". encuadres.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "El director Marcelino Islas Hernández terminó el rodaje de 'Mi Novia es la Revolución'". UNplugged News (in Spanish). 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ Garibay, Arturo (2021-10-09). "FICG 36: Marcelino Islas charla sobre MI NOVIA ES LA REVOLUCIÓN". TOPCINEMA (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ I.Faleye (2021-10-07). "'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' to Open Rome Film Fest 2021 Lineup". VIMooZ. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ ""Mi novia es la revolución" se encuentra en Competencia Oficial del Premio Maguey en el marco del FICG". La Magazín (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ IMCINE. "Palmarés de la edición 36 del Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara". www.imcine.gob.mx. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "Mediterráneo: The Law of the Sea wins the "FS Audience Award" – Fondazione Cinema per Roma". Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "Monterrey premió a la mexicana "Mi novia es la revolución" y la belga "Zeria"". noticine.com. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
External links edit
- My Girlfriend Is the Revolution at IMDb