Latido Gets ‘Carte Blanche’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Latido Films is presenting “Carte Blanche,” a gritty war action movie directed by Oscar-winning producer Gerardo Herrero, at the Cannes market. The film is set during the 1921 Rif War in the Moroccan desert, where Spanish forces are engaged in a brutal conflict against Berber tribesmen. The story follows an elite eight-man Spanish Legion unit led by a vengeful sergeant seeking retribution after his brother is tortured and killed in a massacre. The mission quickly spirals into a violent and racially charged ordeal involving rape, torture, and a desperate attempt to escape through a harsh canyon. The film stars rising Spanish actor Ivan Pellicer as Faura, a character who serves as the squad’s moral center, alongside Salva Reina and Victor Clavijo, who portrays the squad’s unstable sergeant. Shot in the arid landscapes of Almería, Spain, “Carte Blanche” employs carefully crafted special effects to authentically depict the harsh desert environment and the brutal realities of the conflict. Latido Films head Antonio Saura described the movie as a relentless and gripping experience that leaves a lasting impact on viewers. “Carte Blanche” is part of a growing slate of high-quality genre films from Spain showcased at this year’s Marché du Film, highlighting the country’s expanding presence in international cinema. The film’s focus on a lesser-known historical conflict and its unflinching portrayal of wartime atrocities contribute to its significance as both a war thriller and a commentary on the human cost of colonial violence. Its release is anticipated to draw attention to Spain’s cinematic storytelling capabilities and the ongoing relevance of historical narratives in contemporary film.