Fremantle's The Immigrant and Sábado Peliculas have come together to co-produce new original dramedy “La Isla bonita”, created and directed by Ginesta Guindal. The title will star popular Spanish actress Ester Expósito. "'La Isla Bonita' is a fiercely personal project that has the potential to connect with audiences globally through characters facing issues common to all Millennials and GenZers. What’s wonderful about these characters is their resolve to find solutions, to enjoy life despite all those issues," Camila Jiménez, CEO of The Immigrant said.
Produced by Sábado Peliculas and The Immigrant, which is supported by Fremantle on global producer-distributor, co-financing and distributing aspects, the series will commence production in the second half of 2023. “Ginesta is an exceptional creative talent. Through intimate experiences and feelings, Ginesta’s unique storytelling in 'La Isla Bonita' is ultimately a deep reflection on today’s world," Sheila Aguirre, EVP of Content Distribution and Format Sales at Fremantle said. "This anticipated series from the brilliant minds at The Immigrant and Sábado Peliculas will convey something highly personal yet universal.”
"La Isla Bonita" is a dramedy presenting Ibiza as an over-the-top metaphor for the challenges young generations face today: life in big cities has become increasingly unaffordable, mental health levels are at their lowest, and the environment in collapsing. LA ISLA BONITA is a series about charming and contradictory characters torn between romanticism and cynicism, between the comfort of capitalism and a contradictory idealism, between saving the world and saving their ass. Ibiza, a temple of contradictions, might as well be the perfect candidate to become the capital of our fall. But hey…the party must go on. “Ginesta has a unique vision and style. She will create a wonderful and personal story around the world of Ibiza, showcasing its lights and shadows, and emphasizing critical themes for our times," Toni Carrizosa, CEO and Producer of Sábado Películas said.
The story focuses on a group of friends from different walks of life who share a quaint house in Ibiza. When we meet them, they’ve just rented their fifth room to Roxy, a 19 year-old who arrives on the island with the sole intention of sneaking into the best parties, the kind you have to attend if you want to be “someone” on social media. But with Roxy’s arrival comes unexpected news, the owner of the property has decided to triple the rent for the summer months. The guests need to quickly identify ingenious solutions to be able to keep their lives and home together on this “fantasy” island. “La Isla Bonita is a personal series," Ginesta Guindal, creator and director said. "Lustful. Loving. Full of vitality. This story is based on my own experiences in Ibiza and springs from my life values and emotions, from being a millennial in today’s world. Ester’s ability to portray characters that are complex, contradictory, and relatable to audiences worldwide is a wonderful fit.”
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