Red Shoes () is a 2022 drama film directed by Carlos Eichelmann Kaiser (in his directorial debut) and written by Jofra G.G., Kaiser and Adriana González del Valle. Starring Eustacio Ascacio Velázquez, it had its world premiere in the Horrizons Extra section of the 79th Venice International Film Festival on 4 October 2022.
Synopsis Tacho is an elderly farmer who lives in a small town in the mountains where life is slow and quiet, but he embarks on a trip to Mexico City after hearing some shocking news.
Cast Eustacio Ascacio Velázquez as Tacho Natalia Solián as Damiana Phanie Molina as Alejandra Miguel Ángel Valencia as Rubén
Production The film was advertised under the title 500 millones de zapatos rojos (500 Million Red Shoes) but was later retitled Zapatos rojos. Principal photography lasted three weeks in Mexico City and one week in the desert of San Luis Potosí in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Release The film had its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on 4 October 2022. Its Mexican premiere occurred at the 20th Morelia International Film Festival in late October 2022.
Accolades YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResult2022Venice International Film FestivalAudience Award - Orizzonti ExtraCarlos Eichelmann KaiserMarrakech International Film FestivalGolden StarMorelia International Film FestivalBest Feature Film2023Sofia International Film FestivalSofia City of Film AwardRed ShoesFIPRESCI Jury PrizeYouth Jury AwardMálaga Film FestivalBest Iberoamerican FilmCarlos Eichelmann KaiserBest CinematographySerguei Saldívar TanakaAriel AwardsBest First WorkRed ShoesBest Breakthrough PerformanceEustacio AscacioBest CinematographySerguei Saldívar TanakaBest Original ScoreCamilla UboldiBest Art DirectionNohemí González
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