Gigantes’ Director Enrique Urbizu Talks Movistar Plus’ New Banner Series ‘Libertad
Emiliano Granada As the COVID-19 crisis still roils around the world, Movistar Plus’ new banner series, Enrique Urbizu’s “Libertad,” opened day and date on March 26 in both Spanish theaters as 135-minute movie and on Movistar Plus’ pay/SVOD platform as a five-part series.Handled by A Contracorriente Films, the film’s broad release is less of marketing ploy, more of a drive to boost Spain’s theatrical business over Holy Week and a response to a potential film version detected as Urbizu and fellow creatives were editing.“Libertad” continues Movistar Plus’ large bet on its talent. The title could apply to both its characters as its creators.