Synopsis
Txomin, an unemployed Basque archaeologist, is commissioned to carry out an expert report on Mars. With his brother Gene driving, they set off from Eibar on an adventure through northern Spain. Gene’s failing health and a mysteriously appearing toxic haze cause them to veer off their path. They decide to go to their sister Mila. The reunion of the three siblings brings up old family issues while Gene’s health gets severe. With the help of some ghosts and Jesus Christ himself, the two brothers decide to finish their mission and reach Mars.
Presented by the director
Opts to
Filmmaker
Amat Vallmajor del Pozo
He is a Catalan film director, graduated in Audiovisual Communication from Pompeu Fabra University and Master’s Degree in Creation from EQZE. He has worked for TV programs for the production company La Fábrica de la Tele and participated as a young jury at the San Sebastián Festival (2017 and 2018). He has co-directed the short film La perversión del signo (CCCB 2019) and has photographed the short film Cendres (MECAL 2018). Mission to Mars is his first feature film.
Filmography: Misión a Marte (2022, D'A 2023), La perversión del signo (short film, co-directed, 2019)
Awards
Special Mention of the Cine Español competition
NOVOS CINEMAS FESTIVAL
Best Film
Poster
