Kamikaze (2014)

Slastan, from Karadjistan, is willing to immolate himself on a plane from Moscow to Madrid, but a storm forces a change in his plans.

Director:

Álex Pina

Writers:

Iván Escobar (screenplay), Álex Pina (screenplay)

Stars:

Álex García, Eduardo Blanco, Verónica Echegui

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Álex García	...	Slatan
Eduardo Blanco	...	Eugene
Verónica Echegui	...	Nancy
Carmen Machi	...	Lola
Leticia Dolera	...	Natalia
Ivan Massagué	...	Camilo
Héctor Alterio	...	Lionel
Anton Yakovlev	...	Huvlav
Karol Wisniewski	...	Andrey
Ajay Jethi	...	Terrorista
Alexis Michalik	...	Sasha
Kaiet Rodríguez	...	Álex
Matias Zukowski	...	Niño Ruso
Agnes Kiraly	...	Azafata Tierra
Paula Semikozova	...	Azafata Avión

Storyline

Slastan, a Karadjistan man, is willing to blow himself up aboard a Moscow plane bound for Madrid, but his plan is complicated when, due to a snowstorm, the flight is delayed. Staying in a hotel, the terrorist will have to live with the 332 people who he will kill until the storm ceases, which prevents him from continuing his mission. Slastan knows, speaks and relates to his future victims and begins to wonder if suicide and ending the lives of all these innocent people is really right.

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Plot Keywords:

terrorist | newlyweds | bare chested male | one word title | flight to moscow | 

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

There's only one character showing cleverage in the movie: the receptionist , played by Gosia Makowska.

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Quotes

Lionel: Son, no matter how much you have suffered, there is always someone who suffers more than you.And you only have two choices: Either rot inside or dance to the rhythm of life.

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Soundtracks

The Entertainer
Written by Scott Joplin (as S. Joplin)
Lyrics by Cecilia Blanco (as C. Blanco)
Performed by Leticia Dolera
Arranged and Produced by Manel Santisteban

User Reviews

The charming and attractive as well as dramatic relationships among several passengers who are stranded at a remote Russian hotel

This Dramedy : comedy and drama concerning some unhappy passengers in a tumultuous trip taking place from Moscow to Madrid , but a storm forces a change the plans of the motley group of tourists . Slastan (Alex Garcia) is aboard the air journey from Karadjistan , he is willing to blow himself up the Moscow plane bound for Madrid , but his scheme is complicated when , due to a snowstorm , as the flight is delayed . Staying lost in a far hotel in the middle of Russia , as the terrorist will have to live with the 332 people whom he will murder when the storm ceases , which prevents him from going on his mission . These are the following ones : a widow mistress (Carmen Machi) -whose Russian husband newly died- , her children and who falls for a sympathetic Argentinean man (Eduardo Garcia) , a young marriage (Leticia Dolera , Ivan Massagué) and a beautiful young called Nancy (Verónica Echegui) , among others . Slastan meets , talks and befriends his future victims and starts to wonder if suicide and destroy the lives of all these innocent people is actually right and just.

Agreeable , fun comedy with some dramatic elements including brief character studio regarding a few unfortunate roles need for love who hold special peculiarities , and adding a heart-breaking ending . It contains mirth but also sadness , light humor , sensitive relation -on a plane and at hotel- among likeable roles , laughters , and spectacular final with a large plane on the tracks . Well portrayed characters , outstanding the nice acting by Alex Garcia as Slastan, a Karadjistan man finally reconciling with humanity. As well as an enjoyable relationship between Slatan/Álex García who is willing to immolate himself and Nancy/Veronica Echegui that will rescue Slatan and herself from their thunderous past lives . Both of whom ultimately will find love , understanding and friendship among them and the kind passengers .

Colorfully photographed by Miguel Amodeo , deemed to be one of the best Spanish cameramen , including : De tu ventana a la mía, La Novia , La habitación de Fermat , La Llamada . Being shot on several locations as Aeródromo de Casarrubios, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha , Llanos del Hospital, Huesca, Aragón, and Benasque, Huesca, Aragón. Plus , an emotive and atmospheric musical score by Manel Santiesteban. The motion picture was lively made by Alex Pina who has only directed three movies : Los hombres de Paco TV Series , Los Serrano series and Kamikaze . However , being one of the most notorious TV writers/producers including White Lines , El Barco , Periodistas , Los Serrano , Vis a Vis , and especially the popular TV blockbuster Money Heist or La casa de Papel . This Kamikaze had some awards and nominations as Asecan : Nominee Award Best Cinematography Migue Amoedo and Málaga Spanish Film Festival 2014 Nominee Golden Biznaga Best Film : Álex Pina. Rating : 6/10 . Passable and acceptable.

Details

Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

28 March 2014 (Spain)

Also Known As:

Камикадзе

Filming Locations:

Benasque, Huesca, Aragón, Spain

Box Office

Budget:

EUR4,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Atresmedia Cine, Cangrejo Films, Globomedia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color