John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Barcelona-based studio Filmax has scooped international rights to “Just One Small Favor,” the new film from Zeta Studios, which is behind Netflix smash hit “Elite” and HBO Max Spanish banner title “García!” Released in Spain by Universal on Nov.
10, “Favor” will receive its market premiere at this week’s American Film Market. Directed by Juana Macías (“We Are Pregnant”), the acerbic screwball family comedy is set at the swanky summer home of the well-off Gallardos, cared for meticulously by Amparito, a second mother to the three children.
In her dying wish, she asked to be buried in the family vault. When the Gallardos refuse, they receive letters from Amparito, revealing skeletons in the closet and damaging home truths, turning their lives upside down.
Starring Inma Cuesta (“The Bride”), Diego Martín (“REC 3”), Sara Sálamo (“Strange Way of Life”) and Alfonso Bassave (“Can’t Live Without You”), the acerbic screwball comedy is produced by Zeta Cinema, Atresmedia Cine and Pumuky Films AIE.
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