| A Gun in Each Hand | |
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 Film poster | |
| Spanish | Una pistola en cada mano |
| Directed by | Cesc Gay |
| Screenplay by |
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| Produced by | Marta Esteban |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Andreu Rebés |
Production company | Impossible Films |
| Distributed by | Filmax |
Release dates |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
A Gun in Each Hand (Spanish: Una pistola en cada mano) is a 2012 Spanish comedy film directed by Cesc Gay.
Cast[edit]
- Javier Cámara as S.[1]
- Ricardo Darín as G.[1]
- Eduard Fernández as E.[1]
- Jordi Mollà as M.[1]
- Eduardo Noriega as P.[1]
- Leonor Watling as Maria[1]
- Alberto San Juan as A.[1]
- Leonardo Sbaraglia as J.[1]
- Luis Tosar as L.[1]
- Cayetana Guillén Cuervo as Sara[1]
- Candela Peña as Mamen[1]
- Clara Segura as Elena[1]
Production[edit]
A Gun in Each Hand is an Impossible Films production, with the participation of TVE, TVC, Canal+ and support from ICAA, and ICEC.[2] The screenplay was penned by Gay alongside recurring co-scribe Tomas Aragay.[3] Marta Esteban took over production duties[2] whereas Andreu Rebés worked as cinematographer.[4]
Release[edit]
The film was selected for screening as the closing film of the 7th Rome Film Festival on 17 November 2012.[5] Distributed by Filmax,[2] it was theatrically released on 5 December 2012.[6]
Reception[edit]
Jonathan Holland of Variety deemed the film to be a "a witty, perceptive dissection of midlife masculine insecurities that’s all about dialogue and what some fine thesps can do with it".[3]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5th Gaudí Awards | Best Non-Catalan language Film | Won | [7][8] | |
| Best Director | Cesc Gay | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Tomàs Aragay, Cesc Gay | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Candela Peña | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Eduard Fernández | Won | |||
| Best Costume Design | Anna Güell | Nominated | |||
| 27th Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Candela Peña | Nominated | [9] | |
| 22nd Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Film Actress in a Secondary Role | Candela Peña | Won | [10][11] | |
| Best Film Actor in a Secondary Role | Eduard Fernández | Nominated | |||
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "'Versión Española' estrena 'Una pistola en cada mano', un retrato irónico sobre los hombres de hoy". rtve. 15 June 2014.
- ^ a b c "'Una pistola en cada mano' – estreno en cines 5 de diciembre". Audiovisual451. 5 December 2012.
- ^ a b Holland, Jonathan (26 November 2012). "A Gun in Each Hand". Variety.
- ^ Torreiro, Mirito (8 November 2012). "Una pistola en cada mano. Para público inteligente y cuarentones en crisis". Fotogramas.
- ^ "Exclusiva: el masculino carte de 'Una pistola en cada mano'". Fotogramas. 13 November 2012.
- ^ "Cesc Gay imparte la segunda clase magistral de la iniciativa 'Butaca Reservada'". Audiovisual451. 5 February 2014.
- ^ Muñoz, Albert (3 February 2013). "Les més nominades als Premis Gaudí 2013". beteve.cat.
- ^ "'Blancanieves', 'Lo Imposible' y 'Una pistola en cada mano' acaparan los Premios Gaudí 2013". ecartelera. 4 February 2013.
- ^ "Una pistola en cada mano". premiosgoya.com. Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ ""Isabel" arrasa en las nominaciones de los Premios Unión de Actores". eldiario.es. 14 March 2013.
- ^ Torres, Rosana (4 June 2013). "Actrices míticas triunfan en los Premios Unión de Actores". El País.
