Restless Waters, Shivering Lights
Restless Waters, Shivering Lights is a 2023 Spanish-Argentine supernatural horror drama film directed by Ángeles Hernández which stars Hugo Silva and Zoé Arnao.
Plot
The plot tracks father Pablo and daughter Lidia after the death of Lidia's mother and ensuing Lidia's suicide attempt. Coping with grief, they settled in an old family lighthouse, forcing Lidia to confront haunting nightmares, while a local family member bursts on the scene sowing discord.
Production
The film is a Spanish-Argentine co-production by Mr. Miyagi Films alongside Vista Sur, with backing from INCAA, ICAA, ICEC, IB3, Mallorca Film Commission and Consell de Turismo de Menorca. Shooting locations included Menorca, Terrassa, Sant Pere de Ribes, and Mallorca.
Release
The film received a pre-screening at Cine Ocimax in Mahón on 12 December 2023. Distributed by Alfa Pictures, it will be released theatrically in Spain on 26 January 2024. Argentina-based FilmSharks handled international sales.
Reception
Javier Ocaña of Cinemanía rated the film 2½ out of stars, writing that the story "waters on too many flanks with its skeletal and unfocused script".