Lots of Kids, a Monkey And a Castle

Lots of Kids, a Monkey And a Castle
dir.Gustavo Salmeron/Spain/2017/91 min
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“There’s something a little bit magic about Julita, something of the fairytale” (Variety). Matriarch Julita’s three childhood wishes have been granted: lots of kids, a monkey, and a castle. But after the financial crisis hits Spain the family loses their castle but not their sense of humour and family unity; and through the wealth of hoarded objects she has accumulated over 81 years, a rich family portrait is revealed.

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  • projection time:
    91 min
  • country/year:
    Spain/2017
  • director:
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  • production:
    Gustavo Salmerón P.C.
  • selected festivals and awards:
    2017 – TIFF Toronto, 2017 – IFF Karlovy Vary: Grand Prix for Best Documentary Film

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