The Longest Distance
Film poster
SpanishLa distancia más larga
Directed byClaudia Pinto
Starring
CinematographyGabo Guerra
Edited byElena Ruiz
Production
companies
  • Sin Rodeos Films
  • Castro PC
Release date
Running time
113 minutes
Countries
  • Venezuela
  • Spain
LanguageSpanish

The Longest Distance (Spanish: La distancia más larga)[3] is a 2013 Venezuelan-Spanish drama film directed by Claudia Pinto. A Venezuelan/Spanish co-production, the film was nominated for Best Ibero-American Film at the 29th Goya Awards.[4]

Synopsis

An old woman, Martina, has discovered she is dying, and seeks to travel from Spain to the Gran Sabana in order to die on Mount Roraima, but she knows she cannot make the journey alone. Her grandson Lucas, who just lost his mom, finds her after his mother's death and spends some time with her before Martina decides to hike the mountain.

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Sin Rodeos Films alongside Castro PC, with the support of CNAC and the collaboration of ICAA, TV3 and Ibermedia.[3]

Reception

In a review published for Variety, Ronnie Scheib states “Well-drawn characters, engaging performances and a convincingly rooted storyline distinguish Claudia Pinto Emperador's accomplished debut.”[5]

Accolades

Year Award CategoryNominee(s) ResultRef.
201529th Goya AwardsBest Ibero-American FilmNominated[6]
2nd Platino AwardsBest Ibero-American Debut FilmWon[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Wrap of Montreal 120 articles and interviews of winners and new filmmakers on the Circuit". www.filmfestivals.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "Intramovies.com / Catalogue » Details". www.intramovies.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Scheib, Ronnie (1 October 2013). "Film Review: 'The Longest Distance'". Variety.
  4. ↑ "La distancia más larga".
  5. ↑ Scheib, Ronnie (2013-10-01). "Film Review: 'The Longest Distance'". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  6. ↑ "La distancia más larga". premiosgoya.com. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  7. ↑ ""La distancia más larga", Premio Platino a Mejor Opera Prima de Ficción". eldiario.es. 18 July 2015.


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