En el espejo del cielo
Encyclopedia
En el Espejo del Cielo is a 1998 critically acclaimed Mexican
short film fantasy
drama
, directed
by Carlos Salces
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Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
short film fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
drama
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
, directed
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
by Carlos Salces
Carlos Salces
Carlos Salces is a self-made producer-writer-director-editor.His passion for films began at age 11 while working as an actor in Redondo by Raúl Busteros and began working in feature films with prominent Mexican directors involving himself with all aspects of film-making and developing his first...
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Plot
A small boy fantasizes about catching an airplane he sees reflected in the water. One day he finally does catch the plane, and discovers that not everything is meant to be caught.- Director: Carlos SalcesCarlos SalcesCarlos Salces is a self-made producer-writer-director-editor.His passion for films began at age 11 while working as an actor in Redondo by Raúl Busteros and began working in feature films with prominent Mexican directors involving himself with all aspects of film-making and developing his first...
- Producer: Blanca Montoya
- Writers: Carlos SalcesCarlos SalcesCarlos Salces is a self-made producer-writer-director-editor.His passion for films began at age 11 while working as an actor in Redondo by Raúl Busteros and began working in feature films with prominent Mexican directors involving himself with all aspects of film-making and developing his first...
/Blanca Montoya - Cinematography: Chuy Chávez
- Distributor: Fantasmas Films/IMCINE
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Awards
(partial list)- Special Mention from OCIC GUADALAJARA Film Festival, México, 1998.
- "Danzante de Oro" Award Best Film Festival de HUESCA, Spain, 1998.
- "El Quijote" Award International Federation of Film Societies Festival de HUESCA, Spain, 1998.
- "Casa de América" Award Best Cinematography, Festival de HUESCA, Spain, 1998.
- "Targa A.I.D.O." Award Mostra Internazionale del Cortometraggio MONTECATTINI, Italy, 1998.
- "Best of the Fest" Award, PALM SPRINGS International, Short Film Festival, U.S.A. 1998.
- Special International Jury Award, ODENSE Festival, Denmark, 1998.
- Jury Prize, Festival des Films du Monde MONTREAL, Canada, 1998.
- "Best Children's Film" International Short Film Festival of DRAMA, Greece, 1998.
- Best Shortfilm, International Shortfilm Festival of MEXICO CITY, México, 1998.
- "Multicurta Award", 9º Festival International de Curtas-Metragens de SAO PAULO, Brasil, 1998.
- "Audience Award" 9º Festival International de Curtas-Metragens de SAO PAULO, Brasil, 1998.
- First Prize exaqueo from International Contest Section, Corto Imola Festival, BOLOGNE, Italy, 1998.
- "Golden Unicorn" Award, Amiens International Film FestivalAmiens International Film FestivalThe Amiens International Film Festival is an annual special-interest film festival focusing on the cinemas of Europe, Africa and Latin America. The festival has been held annually in Amiens, France, since 1980....
, France, 1999. - Special Award from OCIC, Amiens International Film FestivalAmiens International Film FestivalThe Amiens International Film Festival is an annual special-interest film festival focusing on the cinemas of Europe, Africa and Latin America. The festival has been held annually in Amiens, France, since 1980....
, France, 1999. - "Le Soleil Du France", BIARRITZ International Film Festival, France, 1998.
- "Pitirre" Award, International Film Festival San Juan CINEMAFEST, San Juan Puerto Rico, 1998.
- Audience Award, International Film Festival San Juan CINEMAFEST, San Juan Puerto Rico, 1998.
- "Coral" Award Best Shortfilm Festival de Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, LA HABANA, Cuba, 1998.
- "Prix du Public" Shortfilm Festival of CLERMONT-FERRAND, France, 1999.
- International Press Award Shortfilm Festival of CLERMONT-FERRAND, France, 1999.
- International Jury Award Shortfilm Festival of CLERMONT-FERRAND, France, 1999.
- International Jury Award Best Shortfilm, Kinderfilmfest of the Berlin International Film FestivalBerlin International Film FestivalThe Berlin International Film Festival , also called the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most reputable media events. It is held in Berlin, Germany. Founded in West Berlin in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978...
, Germany, 1999. - International Jury Award (FIPRESCI), OBERHAUSEN International Film Festival, Germany, 1999.
- Honorary Mention, International Federation of Film Societies, OBERHAUSEN International Film Festival, Germany, 1999.
- Special Mention, Jury of the Catholic Film Work in Germany, OBERHAUSEN International Film Festival, Germany, 1999.
- ARIEL, ACADEMY AWARD Mexican Academy & Cinematography Arts Award, Best Short Film, Mexico 1999 .
- Best Short Film Award, International Festival of RIO' 99,Brazil.
- Best Short Film Award, International Short Film Contest, ROME, Italy 1999.
- Sony Award for the Best Short Film Kinofilm' 99 4th. MANCHESTER International Short Film, England , 1999.
- Jury's Award, GUADALAJARA, Mexico, 2000.
- Canal Plus Europe Award, EUROPE, Spain, 2000.
- Best Short Film Award, San Francisco Film Festival, USA 2001.
- Special Mention, CUADRO, Mexico, 2001.
- Jury Award, 11º Festival International de Curtas-Metragens de SAO PAULO, Brasil 2001.
- International Jury Award (FIPRESCI), OBERHAUSEN International Film Festival, Germany, 2001.
- Best Shortfilm, NANTES International Film Festival, France 2001.
- Tele+ Award, SIENA, Internazionale del cortometraggio, Italy, 1999.