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Alfonso Rivera

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2226 articles available in total starting from 16/11/2007. Last article published on 07/11/2025.

Review: Simon Calls

Review: Simon Calls

Marta Sousa Ribeiro’s first full-length feature explores the labyrinth of adolescence, switching up formats to portray the chaos, confusion and yearning of this transitional stage of life  

29/09/2020 | San Sebastián 2020 | Zabaltegi-Tabakalera

MajorDocs wafts serenely into its second edition

MajorDocs wafts serenely into its second edition

Majorca's creative documentary festival runs from 29 September to 3 October, offering chilled-out projections and leisurely masterclasses (both physical and virtual)  

29/09/2020 | Festivals | Awards | Spain

Imanol Rayo  • Director of Death Knell

Interview: Imanol Rayo • Director of Death Knell

"My film eschews the commonplace"

We chatted to Imanol Rayo at San Sebastián after he presented his second film, Death Knell, which glides effortlessly between thriller and tragedy  

28/09/2020 | San Sebastián 2020 | New Directors

Review: Death Knell

Review: Death Knell

Imanol Rayo concocts a heady blend of tragedy and suspense in this oppressive and visually impactful film that aspires to break away from the commercial action thriller  

28/09/2020 | San Sebastián 2020 | New Directors

Martín Rejtman  • Director of Riders

Interview: Martín Rejtman • Director of Riders

“When I look at a film, I don't distinguish between fiction and documentary”

We talk to Argentina's Martín Rejtman, winner of the Eurimages Award for his in-development documentary, Riders, which tackles the issues of immigration and the gig economy  

28/09/2020 | San Sebastián 2020 | San Sebastián Industry

Beginning triumphs at San Sebastián with four awards

Beginning triumphs at San Sebastián with four awards

The co-production between Georgia and France, directed by newcomer Dea Kulumbegashvili, scooped the Golden Shell for Best Film as well as the awards for best director, best actress and best screenplay  

28/09/2020 | San Sebastián 2020 | Awards

Rodrigo Sorogoyen  • Director of Riot Police

Interview: Rodrigo Sorogoyen • Director of Riot Police

“This show is the most ambitious thing we’ve ever done”

Rodrigo Sorogoyen distils all the strengths of his previous work into Riot Police, a brutal and compelling six-episode series screening out of competition in San Sebastián  

25/09/2020 | San Sebastián 2020 | Out of Competition

Cesc Gay • Director of The People Upstairs

Interview: Cesc Gay • Director of The People Upstairs

“Laughter is always the best medicine”

We talk to Catalan director Cesc Gay, who recently unveiled his latest feature, The People Upstairs: a film adaptation of his smash-hit play  

25/09/2020 | San Sebastián 2020 | RTVE Screenings

Antonio Méndez Esparza • Director of Courtroom 3H

Interview: Antonio Méndez Esparza • Director of Courtroom 3H

“When I find myself in a situation I didn’t expect, I try to embrace it.”

Madrid-born director Antonio Méndez Esparza, now settled in the USA, returns with a new bid for the Golden Shell — Courtroom 3H, a documentary set in a Floridian family court  

25/09/2020 | San Sebastián 2020 | Competition

Review: The People Upstairs

Review: The People Upstairs

Cesc Gay adapts his hit play, where a couple is condemned to an evening’s entertaining with their neighbours from across the hall — soon, small talk becomes the least of their problems  

25/09/2020 | San Sebastián 2020 | RTVE Screenings

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