Chilean Studio Quijote Films Teams Up with Arte+ for Exclusive Film ‘The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo’
Chilean Studio Quijote Films Teams
¡Hola, mi gente! Get ready to dive into the dazzling world of cinema with Quijote Films, la joya from Chile and Los Angeles. They’re making waves again, this time with an enthralling alliance that crosses borders and stories. Quijote Films, known for their award-winning film “The Settlers” at Cannes 2023, is now bringing us another captivating tale with “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo.”
Directed by the incredibly talented Diego Céspedes, a standout from the 2018 Cannes Cinéfondation, “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo” is a poignant LGBTQ-themed drama that is set to tug at your corazones. Picture this: a mining town shrouded in mystery where a strange illness passes only between men who share un amor prohibido. Intrigued? ¡Yo también!
Collaborating to bring this vision to life, Quijote Films joins forces with Los Valseurs from France, and that’s not all, amigos. They’ve extended la familia to include Germany’s Weydemann Bros Film, Spain‘s Irusoin, Belgium’s Wrong Men, and France’s Arte+. Each bringing a unique sabor and strength to the production table.
But wait, there’s more on the platter! Quijote Films spices it up with Mexico’s Varios Lobos co-producing Theo Court’s “Three Dark Nights.” This murder mystery, también with a social twist, stars the brilliant Alfredo Castro and is a collaboration with El Viaje Films from the scenic Canary Islands of Spain. ¡Qué combinación!
And for a cherry on top, Thierry Lenouvel’s Cine-Sud Promotion from Paris and Argentina’s Gema Juárez Allen of Gema Films have come on board for another Quijote project. Directed by Chile’s María Paz González, the dark dramedy “To Die on Your Feet” won hearts in festivals from Oslo to Valdivia and Fribourg, gracias to the vibrant storytelling of “Lina From Lima.”
Talking cine, Nasi from Quijote Films shares, “We make films of global ambition in a small country with little support for cinema. But mira, we structure our films via complex systems of international co-production, involving many countries.” On “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo,” they boast partnerships across five countries—now that’s what we call a global fiesta!
Their strategy is clear: blend public funding accessed by co-production with private-sector financing—from equity and pre-sales to distribution minimum guarantees. And yes, they’ve set sights on the big screens with offices in Los Angeles, aiming to synergize the public and private sectors, ensuring their films are not just marketable but also critically acclaimed.
As for the international arthouse scene, the more the merrier and mightier. The notable number and caliber of production partners of Quijote Films are indeed a testament to the market potential of their titles. For instance, just on “The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo,” the contribution of Arte, Europe’s top cultural network, adds considerable peso in both market and financing clout.
So, as Quijote Films continues to build bridges across continents and cultures, they invite us all to a cinematic banquet that promises stories as rich and diverse as our world. Stay tuned, porque this is just the beginning, and it’s sure to be a memorable ride in the world of international cinema. ¡Nos vemos en el cine, amigos!
