The High Pressures
Las Altas Presiones
Synopsis
Miguel travels to Pontevedra, his hometown, with the request of serching for some locations for a movie. His trip takes him back to the place where he grew up, meeting up with some old friends, but also leads him to the possibility of a new relationship: Alicia, a young nurse who will get to calm him down. Miguel will try to finish his work even though he mostly prefers to film the natives he meets, the movements and faces of his friends, the trains coming or the sea. A journey around the uprooting (the cinema) and love.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ángel Santos
- Original Title
- Las Altas Presiones
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Galician, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ángel Santos
Fernando Franco
Department Leadership Roster
Jaione Camborda
Production Design
Ángel Santos
Director
Fernando Franco
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The High Pressures
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What is The High Pressures about?
Miguel travels to Pontevedra, his hometown, with the request of serching for some locations for a movie. His trip takes him back to the place where he grew up, meeting up with some old friends, but also leads him to the possibility of a new relationship: Alicia, a young nurse who will get to calm him down. Miguel will try to finish his work even though he mostly prefers to film the natives he meets, the movements and faces of his friends, the trains coming or the sea. A journey around the uprooting (the cinema) and love.
Who directed The High Pressures?
The High Pressures was directed by Ángel Santos.
Who stars in The High Pressures?
The principal cast of The High Pressures includes Itsaso Arana, Juan Blanco, Xabier Deive, Fernando Epelde, Andrés Gertrúdix.
When was The High Pressures released and how long is it?
The High Pressures was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.