José Mota debuts as director with ‘Arriba tutto’

Spanish comedian José Mota has made his directorial debut with the film ‘Arriba tutto’. The film, which has received positive reception at the San Sebastián Festival, follows a character who accidentally poses as an Italian during the Spanish Civil War.

Mota describes the film as an emotional journey that balances laughter with tears, citing cinematic influences such as ‘Life is Beautiful’ and ‘Cinema Paradiso’. The production also featured Karra Elejalde. Mota has recently been recognized at the Begur Festival, winning the award for best performer, while the film earned the Coral de Oro for best film.