Two women live an unconventional life on their houseboat in the picturesque canals of London. Their relationship is put to the test when the desire for a child arises and a close friend is brought into play as a potential sperm donor. This decision leads to a profound exploration of love, friendship and modern ideas of family. The film ANCHOR AND HOPE by Spanish director Carlos Marques-Marcet highlights the challenges and joys of unconventional family constellations. With a mixture of humor and seriousness, the film questions the definitions of parenthood and the different forms of love. The leading roles are played by Oona Chaplin, Natalia Tena and David Verdaguer, whose on-screen chemistry authentically reflects the complexity of their relationships. ANCHOR AND HOPE celebrated its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2017. The film was praised for its empathetic portrayal of modern relationship dynamics and received several awards. At the 10th Gaudí Awards, it won the award for Best Film in a non-Catalan language, and David Verdaguer was named Best Actor. These recognitions underscore the relevance and emotional depth of the film, which has impressed both critics and audiences worldwide.
Chaplin's daughter and granddaughter in the award-winning film about an unusual family plan involving three people...
Two women live an unconventional life on their houseboat in the picturesque canals of London. Their relationship is put to the test when the desire for a child arises and a close friend is brought into play as a potential sperm donor. This decision leads to a profound exploration of love, friendship and modern ideas of family.
The film ANCHOR AND HOPE by Spanish director Carlos Marques-Marcet highlights the challenges and joys of unconventional family constellations. With a mixture of humor and seriousness, the film questions the definitions of parenthood and the different forms of love. The leading roles are played by Oona Chaplin, Natalia Tena and David Verdaguer, whose on-screen chemistry authentically reflects the complexity of their relationships.
ANCHOR AND HOPE celebrated its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2017. The film was praised for its empathetic portrayal of modern relationship dynamics and received several awards. At the 10th Gaudí Awards, it won the award for Best Film in a non-Catalan language, and David Verdaguer was named Best Actor. These recognitions underscore the relevance and emotional depth of the film, which has impressed both critics and audiences worldwide.