General Information
Completed On: 22 Jun, 2023
Duration: 2 hr 8 min 48 sec
Genres: Feature, Fiction
Language: Spain and French
Country: Spain
Submitted By: Antonio Rodriguez Cabal
Festival Rating 8.8
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DirectorsAntonio R. Cabal
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ProducersAntonio R. Cabal
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ProducersMaría R. Palao
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WritersAntonio R. Cabal
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CastAntonio JuncoLead Actor
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CastMaru ValdivielsoLead Actress
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CastEnrique SimónLead Actor
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CastBoukheba HalijSupporting Actor
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CastAmomen OummaSupporting Actor
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CastLuis HostalotSupporting Actor
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CastPep CorominasSupporting Actor
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Film TypeFeature, Fiction
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GenresRoadmovie - Adventure - Dessert -
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Runtime2 hours 8 minutes 48 seconds
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Completion Date22 Jun, 2023
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Production BudgetUSD
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Country of OriginSpain
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Country of FilmingAlgeria
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Film LanguageSpain and French
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Shooting Format35mm
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Aspect Ratio
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Film ColorColor
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Student ProjectNo
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First-time FilmmakerNo
Director's Biography
With a degree in Geography and Art History from the Complutense University of Madrid, he developed his interest in photography after his trip to Gabon in 1973. He set up an advertising photography studio and furthered his studies in Image and Sound at the same university. Master's in Screenwriting from the Autonomous University of Madrid 1991. He worked as a still photographer on films between 1981 and 1982 and debuted as a screenwriter, director and producer on “Sahara” in 1983, distributed by Warner and finally premiered at the Palacio de la Música in Madrid. It was sold to 25 countries and was the first Spanish film acquired by China for theatrical and television exhibition.
Afterwards, he was linked to Telson in advertising projects for 5 years and completed a Master’s degree in film writing in 1991.
Currently, he stands out for his projects in development such as “Viaje al Mundo Fantástico de Gloria Fuertes” and “Prohibido Reír”. In 2021, he co-produced the feature film “Huidas y Ausencias” directed by Rafael Alcázar.
In 2023, after 19 years of production, he directed and produced “End of Trip Sahara” based on discarded material from the 25,000 meters of negative filming made in 1983.
• Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
• Member of SGAE.
• Member of EGEDA. Entidad de Gestión de los Productores Audiovisuales.
• Member of the Screenwriters Union ALMA.
• Founding member of ACCIÓN, an association of film directors.

