A Poignant Tale of Resilience and Hope Across Eras
Pasto Cine Leads Global Co-Production for Alché's Latest
The Argentine production company Pasto Cine is spearheading the development of María Alché's new film, "I Love You and Today Everything Looks Beautiful." This significant project marks a reunion with Brazil's prominent Bubbles Project, alongside the participation of Spain's Elastica Films, Germany's Pandora Film, and France's Maneki Films, fostering a diverse international collaboration.
Exploring Orphanhood and New Beginnings in Mid-Century Argentina
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the 1950s and 1960s, "I Love You and Today Everything Looks Beautiful" chronicles the journey of Josefina and Jorge. Following the tragic loss of their parents, the siblings are taken in by their free-spirited Aunt Berta, relocating to the bustling city. Their new home, a hub for intellectuals and clandestine political discussions, becomes a crucible for their evolving lives. Director Alché describes the film as a narrative built around powerful, intricate, and captivating characters who navigate life's challenges with an extraordinary blend of mystical faith and a remarkable capacity to find humor in adversity.
Alché's Vision: Connecting Historical Dispossession with Contemporary Realities
Alché highlights Josefina's personal experience of orphanhood, drawing a parallel to the historical plight of the dispossessed in Argentina, who were metaphorically adopted by the benevolent figure of Eva Perón. The director expresses a particular interest in revisiting this past era when Argentina harbored a robust productive framework and a sense of optimism for the future, especially in contrast to contemporary Argentina, where the rise of extreme right-wing ideologies evokes unsettling echoes of military rule.
A Director's Acclaimed Journey: From "Puan" to International Recognition
María Alché, a versatile talent spanning acting, screenwriting, and directing, co-wrote and co-directed the highly regarded film "Puan" with Benjamín Naishtat. "Puan" garnered critical acclaim, including the Silver Shell for Actor and Screenplay at the San Sebastián Film Festival, a Goya Awards nomination, and significant box office success in Argentina. Her earlier work includes co-writing Lucrecia Martel's "Nuestra tierra" and helming the feature film "A Family Submerged," which earned multiple accolades such as the Horizontes Latinos Award at San Sebastián and the Ingmar Bergman Award for Best First Feature at the Goteborg Film Festival.
Anticipating Production: A Collaborative Legacy Continues
Currently in its financing phase, "I Love You and Today Everything Looks Beautiful" is slated for filming in the latter half of 2027. The project boasts an impressive creative team, including renowned French cinematographer Hélène Louvart, known for her work on "La Chimera" and "The Lost Daughter." The film also features the talents of editor Livia Serpa from "Divine Love" and sound director Laura Zimerman from "I'm Still Here." This marks the third collaboration between Alché and Tatiana Leite's Bubbles Project, and the fourth between Bubbles Project and Barbara Francisco's Pasto Cine, underscoring a strong and enduring creative partnership.
Enduring Partnerships: A Decade of Shared Vision and Artistic Connection
Tatiana Leite of Bubbles Project reflects on her decade-long collaboration with Bárbara Francisco of Pasto Cine and director María Alché, a partnership that originated at the EAVE Puentes workshop in 2013. Leite expresses her admiration for Alché's distinctive filmmaking style, particularly her adept direction of actors and the dreamlike elements that enrich the realism of her work. Leite found the screenplay for "I Love You and Today Everything Looks Beautiful" profoundly moving, noting its resonance with contemporary issues despite its period setting.
A United Crew: Building on Past Successes for Future Projects
Francisco emphasizes the close and lasting bonds forged among a significant portion of the film's crew, including Louvart and Serpa, dating back to their work on "A Family Submerged." This shared history is rooted in a common worldview and a unified approach to filmmaking. For Alché's latest venture, Francisco is enthusiastic about rejoining forces with Tatiana Leite and Christoph Friedel (Pandora), and warmly welcomes Elastica Films and Maneki Films to the collaborative team.
Bubbles Project: A Powerhouse in International Co-Productions
Bubbles Project stands as a leading force in Brazilian co-productions, having recently contributed to notable films such as Abinash Bikram Shah’s “Elephants in the Fog” and Pedro Pinho’s “I Only Rest in the Storm.” The company has also recently concluded filming on Miguel Gomes’s “Selvajaria” in Bahia and is actively developing upcoming projects including “May God Repay You” by director Gustavo Pizzi, “Dora and Vera” by Pedro Freire, and Valentina Homem’s directorial debut, “Under de Baobab Tree.”
