In more news emerging from Spain’s San Sebastian Festival, Clara Larraín’s Clara Films has boarded Lucía Lalor’s docu-fiction hybrid “Mam” from Argentina’s Gale Cine.<\/p>\n
Described as a “thought-provoking autobiographical hybrid documentary that explores how it is to grow up with a ghost mother,” it follows a millennial in her thirties and her fantasies about her dead mother.<\/p>\n
Said Larraín, whose company is taking a minority stake in the project: “Lucía Lalor’s storytelling is both powerful and profound, and we are proud to support her vision of portraying not only her own journey, but the imagery of a generation,” adding: “This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering diversity and originality in cinema.”<\/p>\n
“We are honored to collaborate with Clara Films on ‘Mam,’” said Luis Bustamante, CEO at Gale Cine. “Lucia Lalor is a remarkable talent and her project resonates deeply with our mission to bring impactful stories to the forefront of cinema,” he added. <\/p>\n
With the film currently in a financing phase, the companies are aiming to start principal photography by the first semester of 2024. More info on casting and release dates are forthcoming. <\/p>\n
Lucia Lalor: “I am thrilled to have Clara Films and Gale Cine on board as co-producers for this project. Their dedication to storytelling aligns perfectly with the themes and vision of ‘Mam.’ Together, we are working to create a film that will defy genre boundaries between found footage, animation and traditional narratives.”<\/p>\n