Berto Romero y Javier Ruiz Caldera, en el festival de San Sebastián: “La mejor ciencia ficción habla de cómo funciona nuestra sociedad”
El actor y guionista y el director compiten por la Concha de Oro con un filme en el que defienden que “los actos tienen consecuencias, idea que saltó por los aires hace 10 años y por eso hoy triunfa la impunidad”
Javier Ruiz Caldera's film "5 More Minutes" ("5 Minutos Más") has premiered in the main competition at the San Sebastián festival. The movie, written by Berto Romero, who also stars in it, is a science fiction drama with comedic notes. According to Variety, the plot revolves around a couple, played by Romero and Belen Cuesta, whose relationship is put to the test as they face a global apocalypse.
The film's presence in the competition is notable, as it diverges from the more auteur-driven cinema typically showcased at the festival. El Pais describes it as an "apuesta arriesgada" (a risky bet) due to its genre and Saturday screening slot, but notes that it leaves a lasting, albeit pessimistic, impression.
Romero and Ruiz Caldera were present at the festival, where they discussed their work. The duo's comments on science fiction suggest that the genre can serve as a lens through which to examine society, with Romero stating that "la mejor ciencia ficción habla de cómo funciona nuestra sociedad" ("the best science fiction talks about how our society works").
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