SpainsInternational Feature OscarentrySaturn Returncenters on real-life Granada indie rock group Los Planetas.
However, says directorIsaki Lacuestaduring Deadlines Contenders Film: International event, Its not a classical biopic.
We didnt want to make a monument.
In the late 1990s, Los Planetas found itself at a delicate moment in the bands then-young career.
Explained Lacuesta, Its a drama, but its also a comedy.
… We like this idea of a film discussing with itself.
The proposal was to let the audience choose what they prefer to believe, Lacuesta continued.
Lacuesta added that Granada was to Spain in the 1990s what Seattle was to the U.S. Saturn Returnis something of a departure for Spains Oscar selection committee.
Lacuesta commented he feels very grateful, Its the choice of our colleagues.
We have seen the Academy giving prizes to new and fresh films.
… Everybodys looking for fresh bread and surprises.
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