The Burning (2019 film)

The Burning (Antes de la quema) is a 2019 Spanish comedy thriller film directed by Fernando Colomo from a screenplay by Javier Jáuregui which stars Joaquín Núñez, Manuela Velasco, Salva Reina, Maggie Civantos, and Manuel Manquiña. It was billed as a "narco-chirigota".

Plot
Set against the backdrop of the Carnival of Cádiz, the plot follows the relationship of chirigota composer Quique with local drug dealer El Tuti, who persuades him into stealing a huge cache of drugs guarded by the police before it is burned.

Production
The film is a La Quema Movie AIE, Sangam Films, La Mirada Oblicua, and La Fiesta PC production, with the participation of RTVE, Canal Sur, and Amazon Studios. Shooting locations in Cádiz included the Gran Teatro Falla, La Viña (Cádiz) and La Caleta Beach.

Release
The film was presented at the 22nd Málaga Film Festival on 7 March 2019. Distributed by Vértice Cine, it was released theatrically on 7 June 2019.

Reception
Beatriz Martínez of Fotogramas rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be an "unexpected cross between carnivalesque humor, social cinema" "and action thriller".

Sergio F. Pinilla of Cinemanía rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be "a fresh and recommendable comedy".

Accolades

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 * rowspan = "2" | 22nd Málaga Film Festival
 * Best Supporting Actress || Maggie Civantos || Won || rowspan = "2" |
 * colspan = "2" | Audience Special Awards || Won
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 * colspan = "2" | Audience Special Awards || Won
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