A second production thrust is almost a kissing cousin: Beyond "Alatriste," a number of big-budget films, for Spain at least, are advancing in production: Lola's "
Manolete," toplining Penelope Cruz and Adrien Brody, from Menno Meyjes ("Max"), is in post; Antonio Hernandez's "The Borgias," broadcaster Antena 3's flagship production, and Antonio Cuadri's "The Heart of the Earth," are way above Spain's average 3ドル million budget.
He'll also present material from his latest pic, Adrien Brody-Penelope Cruz romancer "
Manolete." Gomez is a producer of big pics (for Spain) and big pronouncements on big occasions, so don't be surprised if he wields a Montecristo to make one on the Croisette.
* Menno Meynes' 17ドル million bullfight romance "
Manolete" rolls March 20, with Adrien Brody and Penelope Cruz.
Mexican-born documentarian Emilio Maille has lived in Paris since 1980, and has directed the docus "Los anos arruza," bullfighter portrait "
Manolete" and "Un Bunuel Mexicano," among others.