Ruben Alves Don't believe it! After causing a tidal wave France With over one million posts since last April, Golden Cage It was a huge hit in Portugal where the film actually won The outcasts Only three weeks after the operation. “It warms my heart,” says the young director. He was #1 instantly! Ruben Alves returns from Portugal where he promoted his film and became a star. “People stopped me in the street to thank me because I had finally made a film that looked like them,” he says.
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Despite this victory, Alves keeps his feet on the ground. “I think that Golden Cage It satisfies because we talk about the world of workers in a positive and non-condescending way. It's a movie that makes you feel good. The adventures of a Portuguese couple whose entourage tries to keep them in Paris when they decide to return to the country, appear on their way to travel around the world. “I find myself selected in festivals alongside experienced filmmakers like Jacques Audiard or Benoit Jacquot, even though this is only my first film.” Golden Cage His impressive international career is then set up with outings planned in Brazil and Macau but also in Mozambique.
“My parents are thrilled,” laughs Ruben Alves. My mother became a social media sensation. It keeps track of all posts about me. The only downside is that the director is too busy with his travels to tackle his second film. “I've always had a problem with choices, and this one will be difficult,” the director jokes. I just know that I want to make a completely different movie. No doubt done Cardboard cage !
The DVD is packed with bonuses
For video release Golden Cage This Wednesday, things are going well for Pathé. Ruben Alves is delighted with the toppings that sprinkle the cakes, especially the documentary Inside the golden cage, directed by Christophe Fonseca. “He captured the atmosphere of the shoot well by not hesitating to photograph the extras as well,” says Ruben Alves. The director is also pleased with the reward for fado. “It's part of the spirit of Portugal, and it seemed important to me that the audience could see that the song was recorded live.” (Blu-ray: €24.99/DVD: €19.99).
