Cinematheque 1, Tel-Aviv
Friday, November 12, 2021, 19:30 – Tickets
Veneno
Director: Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, Mikel Rueda, Alex Rodrigo
Script: Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, Claudia Costafreda, Javier Galán, Elena Martín, Javier Pascual, Diego Pinillos, Ian de la Rosa, Félix Sabroso
Based on the book by Valeria Vegas.
Producer: Javier Ambrossi, Javier Calvo, Sonia Martínez, David Troncoso, Ignacio Corrales, Enrique López Lavigne
Cast: Lola Rodríguez, Isabel Torres, Jedet, Paca la Piraña, Daniela Santiago, Lola Dueñas
Spain, 2020, 421 min (8 episodes), Spanish with Hebrew subtitles
Festivals & Awards:
GLAAD Media Awards 2021 – Winner Outstanding Spanish-Language Scripted Television Series
Iris Awards (Atv), Spain 2020 – Winner Critics Award
Ondas Awards 2020 – Winner Best Actress (Daniela Santiago, Isabel Torres, Jedet)
In association with the Embassy of Spain and PrideTV
A wonderful mini series by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo. Based on a book by Valeria Vegas.
The thrilling, colorful and completely true story of the transgender icon La Veneno. She grew up in a small village on the beach with a violent and conservative mother, became the most famous prostitute in Barcelona, and from there into a colorful TV icon adored by the masses. Along with the money and fame came some unpredictable trouble.
Here is a rare chance to see this spectacular visual piece of cinema on a big screen.
A team of transgender actresses portraying unforgetable characters with a sweeping period soundtrack is about to capture the hearts of the Israeli crowds by storm. If Pedro Almodovar did a TV series – this would be the result. Better get the tissues ready because each episode guaranties tears.
Viewing is 18+.