Today’s pick is from a promising new Spanish director, Carlos Vermut. His last movie, Magical Girl, was widely acclaimed and won awards in almost every festival it showed in.
Quién te cantará
On Netflix almost everywhere. In Spanish.
In this unique Spanish drama-thriller, a famous 90s popstar called Lila loses her memory and forgets how to perform. A big fan of hers, Violeta, is offered the unique opportunity of helping her idol find herself again.
Quién te cantará, which translates to “who will sing to you” is a fascinating exploration of fandom and the relationship between fan and idol. And it definitely doesn’t hurt that Lila’s music, made specifically for the movie, is fantastic!
Alternatives you might like
Everybody Knows also on Netflix is a Spanish movie from the Iranian director of A Separation, A Separation. It’s a moving tale of loss built around old secrets.
The Invisible Guest on Netflix as well is a great thriller about a wealthy entrepreneur who has three hours to prepare his defence before being arrested for murder.
Talk on Friday,
Bilal