Winnipeg, the Seed of Hope
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| Spanish | Winnipeg, el barco de la esperanza |
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| Based on | Winnipeg, el barco de la esperanza by Laura Martel |
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| Music by | Diego Navarro |
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| Distributed by | Barton Films |
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Running time | 77–78 minutes |
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| Language | Spanish |
Winnipeg, the Seed of Hope (Spanish: Winnipeg, el barco de la esperanza) is an upcoming animated film directed by Beñat Beitia and Elio Quiroga. It is an adaptation of a graphic novel by Laura Martel.
Plot
In 1939, after the fall of Barcelona, refugees are interned in camps in France. Some 2,200 of them flee by boarding the Winnipeg, a French cargo ship chartered by Pablo Neruda which takes them to Valparaíso, Chile.[1][2]
Production
The film, based on a graphic novel by Laura Martel entitled Winnipeg, Neruda's Ship,[3][1] is produced by La Ballesta, Dibulitoon Studio, El Otro Film and Malabar Producciones.[4] It lasts 77 or 78 minutes.[3][2]
Release
The film was programmed at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival and in the 'Contrechamp' slate of the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.[5][6] It is expected to be released on 10 July 2026 under the distribution of Barton Films.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 Mayorga, Emilio (16 June 2020). "Annecy: 'Winnipeg, the Seed of Hope' Set for Mifa Territory Focus". Variety. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Winnipeg". Barton Films (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- 1 2 "'Winnipeg, el barco de la esperanza', la película de animación sobre el exilio republicano a Chile". Cine con Ñ (in Spanish). 31 March 2026. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- 1 2 Sánchez Sequera, Marco (2 January 2026). "El cine español que se estrenará en 2026". Audiovisual451 (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (30 May 2026). "Shanghai Film Festival Unveils Golden Goblet Competition Selection". Variety. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ Giraud, Kevin (28 April 2026). "Annecy's 2026 Lineup Celebrates the Range, Excitement and Power of Animation Worldwide". Variety. Retrieved 1 June 2026.