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Hada

Hada (2023)

Nov 05, 2023 1h 23m Drama

“Hada committed suicide” – this WhatsApp sentence broke the hard news to some of her old school friends. Like all of them, she was 23 years old and although they had lost track of each other recently, they had been on the same basketball team since they were eight years old. Hada was the captain. Amid the emotional earthquake, her friends propose to pay tribute to her. The proposal is not received in the same way by everyone; each one has reasons for or against it. Among them, Sara is especially hurt because the last time she met Hada, she was in the audience, and she was performing a suicide on stage.

Directed by Alex Mañas

Cast

Maria Sanz

Sara Espías

Irene Quirós

Sofia Cortes

Sofía

Héctor Vidondo
Héctor Vidondo

Héctor

Adrián Portillo

Néstor Circolone

Néstor

Núria Valls

Eduard Buch
Eduard Buch

María Márquez

José Guerrero Pérez

Jaume Ventosa

Neus Espías

Jordi Ciurana

Manu Lecha

Crew

Director
  • Alex Mañas
Writer
  • Alex Mañas

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, Hada examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director Alex Mañas brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2023, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Hada took approximately 3 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 83 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 133 minutes long.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 4 months to complete.
  • The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
  • The film contains approximately 1444 individual shots.

Historical Context

  • In 2023, when this film is released:
  • Climate change mitigation had become a central policy concern internationally.
  • Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
  • Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: November 5, 2023
  • Runtime: 1h 23m

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