El Planeta
El Planeta
El Planeta
El Planeta
El Planeta
El Planeta

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El Planeta

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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Robert Baumann) is limited to 1,200 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Utopia is a film acquisitions, sales, and technology company with a ‘filmmaker first’ approach. Utopia focuses on creating new revenue and monetization opportunities, improving the direct-to-consumer experience, and helping filmmakers maintain a global presence. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing Utopia's brand new line of home video releases!

Amidst the devastation of post-crisis Spain, a mother and daughter bluff and grift to fund their extravagant daily life—with impending eviction never too far from sight.

directed by: Amalia Ulman
starring: Ale Ulman, Amalia Ulman, Saoirse Bertram, Zhou Chen
2021 / 82 min / 1.78:1 / Spanish 5.1 Surround with English subtitles

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • Trailer
  • Blooper Reel
  • Inside cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles
  • Booklet including interview with director Amalia Ulma
  • Photo Galleries

 

Overall rating: 4.611111 / 5 from 36 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

El Planeta is a limited edition slipcover designed by Robert Baumann, available exclusively online and at select indie retailers. The film, directed by Amalia Ulman, tells a story of a mother and daughter navigating post-crisis Spain. Customers praise the film for its unique perspective on family relationships and its engaging storytelling.

Summary topics

  • Film Quality (30%): A substantial number of customers raved about the film, describing it as wonderful, and highly recommending it.
  • Movie Perspective (23%): Many customers pointed out that this movie is a nice little movie about family relationships that acts from a very interesting angle.

Review topics: ["quality","looks","packaging","buy","sound","film","movie","story","picture","farmer","mother","restoration","presentation","watch","comedy","gem","release","shot","approach","transfer","life"].

Review highlights

  • "The movie is exquisitely filmed in black and white." — Ted A.
  • "A nice little movie about family relationships that acts the subject from a very interesting angle." — Charles S.
  • "It’s a presentation that respects the film’s minimalist approach." — Tim L.

Reviews

El Planeta

"Set in post-crisis Spain, a mother and daughter bluff and grift to fund an extravagant daily life while facing imminent eviction."

— Zach S. (5/5)

Cool

"Beautiful approach to sounds explorations of shots"

— zachary p. (5/5)

Art

"This movie is exactly what I want to see out of movie festivals a niche film boutiques. It is artsy, charming, beautifully shot, unknown actors, etc. This is will not win any Oscars but will win the hearts of people who respect the craft. The picture and sound quality are great and that is no doubt due to the transfer quality and the directors vision. Will be revisiting this film soon!"

— Ismael F. (5/5)

unique!

"love it!"

— Francisco A. (5/5)

I Really Enjoyed This One!

"I had my eye on this one for a while, and after it was listed in a sale, decided to give it a try. The approach of this movie is very unique, but it is one that I did enjoy watching! It looks fabulous! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"

— Paul K. (5/5)

A nice little movie about

"A nice little movie about family relationships that acts the subject from a very interesting angle. Full of dark humor and a fun script all together."

— Charles S. (5/5)

Funny and sensitive.

"Great chemistry between the mother-daughter characters, played to the hilt by their respective actors, makes this little comedy shine."

— Oleh S. (4/5)

Great Film

"Recommended for fans of woman-directed and women-centered films"

— Ashley D. (5/5)

A Quiet, Intimate Film with Careful Presentation

"El Planeta stands out for its grounded focus on everyday survival, and the farmer’s market scenes and domestic routines give the story a lived-in authenticity. Those moments root the film in real textures of life, making the characters’ struggles feel immediate and personal rather than abstract. The quality of the presentation is excellent. The transfer is clean and natural, preserving the film’s muted palette and gentle lighting without overprocessing. Sound is clear and balanced, letting dialogue and ambient details carry the emotional weight. It’s a presentation that respects the film’s minimalist approach. From order to unboxing, the release feels thoughtfully curated. Packaging is tasteful and cohesive, reinforcing that this is a film meant to be appreciated quietly and revisited. For fans of understated, character-driven cinema, El Planeta is a rewarding watch—authentic in tone, strong in quality, and presented with the care it deserves."

— Tim L. (5/5)

Cool!

"Cool!"

— Jimmy H. (5/5)

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