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Film · 2026

Érase una vez en Rivollywood

Directed by José Luis Rojas · starring José Luis Rojas

  • 1 h 8 min
  • Documentary
  • Spain

Synopsis

It all started with a group of young filmmakers who set out to shoot low-budget short films, not imagining that they would end up giving life to a unique cinematic movement. That movement was named Rivollywood, a creative space where the traditional rules of cinema seemed to dissolve and each project became a laboratory of experimentation and risk. The first films were rudimentary, with borrowed cameras and improvised settings, but filled with a passion that could be felt in every shot, in every dialogue, and in the music that accompanied the stories. 

Over time, Rivollywood ceased to be just a collection of short films and transformed into a cultural phenomenon that redefined what it meant to tell stories on screen. Its creators explored hybrid genres, mixed contrasting visual styles, and broke with conventional narrative canons, generating works that challenged both the viewer and the cinematic language itself. The most surprising thing was how, despite material limitations, each film radiated an authenticity that connected deeply with the audience, creating a community of followers eagerly awaiting each new release.

Rivollywood not only changed the way films were made; it also inaugurated a dialogue between artistic innovation and popular culture, demonstrating that creativity can arise from any corner, as long as there is courage, collaboration, and a shared vision. What began as a game for young dreamers ended up solidifying as a legacy that inspires new generations to challenge norms, to experiment, and to believe that cinema can be an unlimited territory of possibilities.

The essentials

Runtime
68 min1 hour and 8 minutes
How long is Érase una vez en Rivollywood?
1 hour and 8 minutes (68 minutes).
Who directed Érase una vez en Rivollywood?
José Luis Rojas.
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Director
José Luis Rojas
Producers
José Luis Rojas

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