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Strange River Debuts in Venice Orizzonti to Strong Notices

Early reviews spotlight tactile 16mm visuals alongside a deliberately dreamlike structure.

Overview

  • Jaume Claret Muxart’s feature debut premiered in the 82nd Venice Film Festival’s Orizzonti section with critics calling him a major new talent.
  • The film follows 16-year-old Dídac on a summer bike trip along the Danube where an enigmatic encounter prompts a quiet sexual and personal awakening.
  • Reviewers note intentionally fragmentary editing that favors mood and ambiguity over conventional plot and clear resolutions.
  • Cinematography by Pablo Paloma and an evocative score by Nika Son draw praise for their warm, memory-like texture.
  • Co-produced by ZuZú Cinema, Miramemira, and Schuldenberg Films with Films Boutique handling sales, the film is set for a Spanish theatrical release on 3 October via Elasticity and Linde Films.