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José Mota directorial debut with Arriba tutto

Overview

Spanish comedian José Mota has transitioned into filmmaking with his directorial debut, ‘Arriba tutto’. The film, which serves as a Spanish-Italian co-production, features Mota as the director, screenwriter, producer, and lead actor.

Set during the Spanish Civil War, the narrative follows a character who is mistaken for an Italian soldier after being wounded while wearing a foreign uniform. To survive, the protagonist must rely on an invented language learned during childhood. The film has been described as an emotional journey that balances laughter with tears, drawing cinematic comparisons to ‘Life is Beautiful’ and ‘The Great Dictator’.

Following its presentation at the San Sebastián Festival, the film received positive reception. Mota was also recognized at the Begur Festival, winning the award for best performer, while the film earned the Coral de Oro for best film.

Entities

Karra Elejalde · José Mota · Arriba Tutto · San Sebastián Festival

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    José Mota debuts as director with Arriba Tutto

    Comedian José Mota debuts as director, writer, and star in the Spanish-Italian co-production Arriba Tutto, a wartime drama exploring redemption and identity.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    José Mota debuts as director with ‘Arriba tutto’

    Comedian José Mota debuts as a director with ‘Arriba tutto’, an emotional film set during the Spanish Civil War that has received acclaim at the San Sebastián Festival.

Sources

diariodejerez.es · diariodesevilla.es · granadahoy.com · ocio.diarioinformacion.com · tv.libertaddigital.com