Isabel Coixet Talks Steamy Outsiders Tale ‘Un Amor’; Why She Didn’t Use An Intimacy Coordinator & How She Is Happiest On Set – San Sebastian

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Guy Lodge Film Critic The negotiations of adult sexual relationships, as well as the demands forced upon single women in society, are recurring fascinations in the work of Spanish writer-director Isabel Coixet, albeit to erratic effect: In recent years, particularly in such English-language efforts as “It Snows in Benidorm” and “The Bookshop,” her voice has felt unconfident, even a little stifled. But Coixet strikes with a renewed sense of conviction in “Un Amor,” an adaptation of Sara Mesa’s Spanish-language bestseller that plays to her unusual strengths as a full-blooded feminist filmmaker.

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Holly Jones Incendiary Spanish director Isabel Coixet (“The Secret Life of Words”) heads to San Sebastian for the international premiere of her latest drama “Un Amor,” a take on devouring love starring Laia Costa (“Lullaby”) and Hovik Keuchkerian (“Money Heist”) that sets Coixet up to compete on the festival’s main stage for the first time. “Un Amor” is produced by Buenapinta Media’s Marisa Fernández Armenteros (“The Mole Agent”) alongside “Society of the Snow” producers Sandra Hermida and Belén Atienza, here producing out of Perdición Films. World sales are handled by Film Constellation (“Return to Reason”).

Aidan Turner and Kate Winslet have been vocal about how they could have benefitted from having one on set on past projects, whereas Sean Bean said they “spoil the spontaneity” of sex scenes.Speaking to The Daily Mail, Caine has similarly questioned whether they’re necessary when asked about the subject. “Really? Seriously? What are they? We never had that in my day,” the actor said.“Thank God I’m 90 and don’t play lovers anymore is all I can say.

Sex Education and Heartstopper has responded to criticisms about the role they play on film and TV sets.An intimacy coordinator works with directors, cast and crew to help plan intimate scenes and ensure the wellbeing of actors.Conversations about the role intimacy coordinators play have become more common in recent years. This summer, Aidan Turner criticised the lack of intimacy coordinators on past projects that he has been involved in.

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Michaela Zee Michael Caine questioned the purpose of intimacy coordinators in a recent interview with the Daily Mail. “Really? Seriously? What are they? We never had that in my day,” he said. “Thank God I’m 90 and don’t play lovers anymore is all I can say.” An intimacy coordinator for film and TV specializes in choreographing and coordinating simulated sex, nudity and other intimate scenes between actors and production.

Veteran actor Michael Caine has questioned the need for intimacy coordinators on film and TV production sets, saying they have only recently become a thing.

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The San Sebastian International Film Festival has long been considered the most intimate of the A-list festivals, neatly wrapping up a hectic fall festival season as delegates descend on the enchanting seaside city in Northern Spain. But in the last few years, the event has cemented itself into a festival reputed for championing new talent and emerging voices across all sections of its programming.