ZDF Enterprises (ZDFE) has acquired the international distribution rights to Spanish horror anthology “Stories to Stay Awake,” in Spanish “Historias para no dormir,” for all territories outside of …
, is as a four-part anthology miniseries, boasting superstar talent on either side of the camera. Episodes are directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen , Spanish Academy Goya-winner Rodrigo Cortés , “[Rec]” writer-director Plaza, and Paula Ortiz, director of “The Bride.”
Ibañez’s work in film and TV anticipated Spain’s surge in upscale genre auteurs and helped evolve the medium from low-budget hack-and-slash fare often intended to make a quick buck at the box office to films with aesthetics, psychology and humanistic narratives that stood and stand out in international cinema.
His influence was never felt more publicly than in February 2019, four months before his death, when Ibañez was recognized with the Spanish Academy Goya Award for lifetime achievement, presented by several of those who benefited most from his groundbreaking work: Alejandro Amenábar , J.A. Bayona , Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza , Rodrigo Cortés , Alex de la Iglesia , Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Nacho Vigalondo .
“We are proud to be able to offer our clients this outstanding tribute to Chicho Ibáñez Serrador,” said Fred Burcksen, president and CEO of ZDF Enterprises. “This excellent miniseries is the joint success of a great team, which we are honored to be a part of. We are convinced that this is only the beginning of a long-standing partnership for all of us.”
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