Carpoolers (film)
Carpoolers[1] (Spanish: Con quién viajas) is a 2021 Spanish comedy thriller road movie written and directed by Martín Cuervo which stars Salva Reina, Ana Polvorosa, Andrea Duro, and Pol Monen.
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| Spanish | Con quién viajas |
| Directed by | Martín Cuervo |
| Written by | Martín Cuervo |
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| Cinematography | Pablo Bürmann |
| Edited by | Carlos Agulló |
| Music by | Iván Valdés |
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| Distributed by | A Contracorriente Films |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
Upon starting a trip from Madrid to Cieza using a car-sharing app, the three passengers (Elisa, Miguel, and Ana) become suspicious of the real intentions of Julián, the creepy driver, driving them increasingly nervous.[2]
Cast
- Salva Reina as Julián[2]
- Ana Polvorosa as Elisa[2]
- Pol Monen as Miguel[2]
- Andrea Duro as Ana[2]
Production
The film is an Álamo Producciones Audiovisuales, Neón Producciones, Álamo Audiovisual Quinta Parte AIE, and A Contracorriente Films production, with the participation of 7RM.[3] The production used the Unreal Engine 4 technology.[4]
Reception
The film was presented at the 24th Málaga Film Festival on 5 June 2021.[5] Distributed by A Contracorriente,[6] it was released theatrically in Spain on 10 September 2021.
Reception
Juan Pando of Fotogramas rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, pointing out that productions like the film "show that you do not need big budgets to make good films, talent is enough".[7]
Javier Cortijo of Cinemanía rated the film 2½ out of 5 stars, writing about a "promising starter that runs out of gas early".[6]
See also
References
- Mayorga, Emilio; Lang, Jamie (7 July 2021). "Spanish Titles at the 2021 Cannes Marché du Film". Variety.
- Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (7 September 2021). "Los estrenos del 10 de septiembre. 'Con quién viajas'. Pasajeros inquietos". Aisge.
- "'Con quién viajas', película producida en la Región, competirá en el Festival de Málaga". La Verdad. Grupo Vocento. 25 May 2021.
- Aller, María (3 June 2021). "Cartel en exclusiva de 'Con quién viajas'". Fotogramas.
- Sotorrío, Regina (5 June 2021). "'Con quién viajas', una 'road movie' en Blablacar sobre los prejuicios". Diario Sur. Grupo Vocento.
- Cortijo, Javier (6 September 2021). "Con quién viajas". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
- Pando, Juan (9 September 2021). "Crítica de 'Con quién viajas'". Fotogramas.