DIABLA
Synopsis
Sita Abellán releases a new short occult horror short film, which comes in the form of a music video for her recently released track “DIABLA.” The film comes as a collaboration with filmmaker Francesco Calabrese, known for his story-driven, visually striking work in both the narrative and commercial fields.
The film, which juxtaposes the famed 90’s Spanish clubbing movement Ruta Del Bakalao with a period piece set in the 1600s, is a story of resilience and survival in a world where all aspects of society are hell-bent on conforming those who deviate from the norm. In the video, Sita and others like her are condemned as witches due to their “abnormal appearances” (featuring Sita’s iconic blue hair) and hunted by the townsfolk.
Director’s Statement
“I’ve been trying to shoot a narrative music video for a while now but, for some reason, never
really had the chance—often because the song structure wouldn’t allow it or because the artists
or labels weren’t so keen on landing their music to something that’s not music-centric. Luckily,
Sita and her team were very open to going the other way, and the track itself is – strangely
enough – very cinematic. Sita’s acting skills came naturally, along with the willingness to
immerse herself in the character and the world we’ve built around her, not to mention the fact
that she brought along some amazing actors and, to top it all off, an icon of European cinema
like Rossy de Palma.” – Francesco Calabrese
Credits
Director: Francesco Calabrese (@ffccffccffcc)
Cinematographer: Alessandro Ubaldi (@ubaldi.alessandro)
Editor: Filippo Patelli (@fil.dalfuturo)
Costume designer: Nerea Torrijos (@nerth)
Art directors: Sandra Prat, Sara Ferran
Production: Illmatic Film Group (@illmatic_film_group_company)
Executive producer: Jacopo Pica (@jacopo.pica)
Co-Executive Producer: Francesco Calabrese
In association with: Enrico De Candia for SITA MGMT
Spain production: L’UPUNTVUIT (@lupuntvuit)
Producers: Manel Serrat, Atzar Vilanova
with the participation of
Rossy de Palma
Featuring
Sita Abellan (@sitabellan)
Lola Rodríguez (@lolarodriguez)
Brays Efe (@braysefe)
Leïti Sene
Ana Sting
Ariadna Chillida
Cris Biedma
Isa Abellan
Enrico de Candia
Elena Manchado del Rey
Torturer: O.S.O.
Witch N2: Natalia Ramírez
King: Enrico de Candia
Queen: Belin Boix
Judge: Jose Mata
Preist: Eduard Serra
Prisoner: Ariadna Serra
Military: Adam Purtí
Military1: Toni Valle
Military2: Ugo Boulard
Military3: Enric Moreu
Guard: Joel Ávila
Nun: Laura Casanovas
Aristocrat: Cristina Terzi
Horse Man: Jordi Serra
Extras:
Albert Castanyer
Norbert Palazón
Gemma Martí
Albert Ramírez
Kike Rasal
Martí Pasqual
