Sep. 18, 2022|Spain|117 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Fantasy;Music
Description: Rainbow is a 2022 Spanish film directed by Paco León, featuring a cast that includes Dora Postigo, Áyax Pedrosa, Wekaforé Jibril, Carmen Maura, Carmen Machi, and Luis Bermejo. The movie is a modern reinterpretation of L. Frank Baum’s classic tale, *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz*. Distributed by Netflix, it is not a musical but incorporates a significant amount of music throughout the story.
The narrative centers around Dora, a spirited teenager with exceptional musical talent who struggles with her boundless energy. After a major argument with her father on her birthday, Dora leaves home with her dog, Totó, embarking on a journey to uncover the truth about her mother, who disappeared when she was young. Along the way, she befriends new companions who join her on a road trip to the Capital City. However, she also encounters dangerous adversaries determined to prevent her from unraveling the secrets of her past.
Filming for *Rainbow* began on August 2, 2021, with locations spanning Madrid, Segovia, Guadalajara, Toledo, and Alicante. The production wrapped in October 2021, with notable contributions from Marc Miró (cinematography), Ana Álvarez-Ossorio (editing), and Diego Postigo (musical production). The film premiered at the 70th San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 18, 2022, and was released in select theaters on September 23, 2022, followed by its global Netflix debut on September 30, 2022.
Through her journey, Dora’s resilience and magic not only lead her to confront her past but also mark the beginning of a new chapter in her life.
Cast director: Paco León
Cast actor: Dora Postigo, Rossy de Palma, Ester Expósito, Carmen Maura, Hovik Keuchkerian, Carmen Machi, Paulina Gálvez, Luis Bermejo, Iñigo Galiano, Carmina Barrios
Original name: Rainbow