Advent (film)

It was shot in Asturias, with locations in the medieval center of the city of Avilés, the historical Cemetery La Carriona and some beaches and walkways of Carreño, mainly in Perlora and Xivares.

Advient is a psychological mystery drama film that tells the story of Suso, a dazed young unemployed man that tries to discover the identity of an unusual girl, who he spies on a secluded beach, as she reminds him of his dead mother.

[2] The music is composed by the italo-American master Andrea Centazzo, being Advent the sixth collaboration of the directors with the musician.

The postproduction start 18 January 2016 in China,[4] with further collaborations with Asturias (regarding sound editing), the United States (music composition) and South Africa (graphic design).

[5] The director, Roberto F. Canuto, mention that the intention they had when they develop the story was that "the audience experience the emotions of the main character.

The use of the language (devoid of a market accent), together with the poetic cinematography and a suggestive music, creates a very special atmosphere".

In the case of "Advent", the design of the poster, with vibrant colors and mix of textures (that reflect the atmosphere of the film), was carried out by the South African prestigious artist Su Opperman.

In the soundtrack include incidental music and experimental compositions, together with some melodic cues, to produce a diversity of emotions parallel to the confusion of feelings of the main character.

Advent obtained in the festival the "Audience award Dia D'Asturies" for Best Short Film in a gala that took place at the "Teatro Jovellanos" of Gijón on 26 November 2016.

Scene of Advent (Ad-vientu) in Avilés , Asturias , with David Soto Giganto and Ici Diaz.
Picture of Advent (Ad-vientu) with David Soto Giganto.
Andrea Centazzo, composer of Advent (Ad-vientu).