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Cannes Buzz: Debut Film Acquired Ahead of Premiere
6 May
Summary
- Film explores a child's feelings for his best friend.
- Father's HIV diagnosis profoundly impacts the protagonist.
- The film premieres at Cannes Critics' Week.
Epicentre Films has secured the French distribution rights for Bruno Santamaría Razo's debut feature, "Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building." The film is set to have its world premiere at Cannes Critics' Week. This sensitive drama delves into the early 1990s in Mexico City, centering on young Bruno.
As Bruno approaches his eleventh birthday, he grapples with his developing feelings for his best friend, Vladimir. This personal turmoil is amplified by the announcement of his father's HIV diagnosis. The narrative suggests a family attempting to navigate their pain through music and dance, a common theme in salsa music.
Thirty years on, Bruno uses film to re-examine and reimagine these formative childhood memories. The film, which also won four awards at Films In Progress Cinélatino Toulouse, is praised for its delicate portrayal of childhood rediscovered through an adult perspective. "Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building" is scheduled for release on September 1.
