'Haunted Heart' trivia and fun facts
Direction and script
It is the nineteenth film by director Fernando Trueba, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rylend Grant (Detroit Ringo Award winner).
First collaboration
This is the first time actor Matt Dillon, nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Crash', has worked together.
Influences
It is inspired by classics of gothic literature, with reference to authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Mary Shelley.
Several collaborations between Folch and Trueba
Aida Folch has worked many times with the director, she is even the one with whom she has worked the most and with whom she keeps in touch.
Renowned director
Fernando Trueba is in charge of directing this film and is one of Spain's most prominent filmmakers, having worked as director, screenwriter, producer and editor. He has won several awards, including the Oscar for Best Foreign Film for "Belle Epoque", a Goya for Best Director on three occasions and the Silver Bear at the 37th Berlin International Film Festival for "The Year of Enlightenment".
Reunions
Trueba collaborates again with Juan Pablo Urrego, with whom he already worked on the film 'El olvido que seremos', as well as with Aida Folch on 'El artista y la modelo', which even won the Silver Shell for Best Director at the San Sebastian Festival and received numerous Goya nominations, including Best Film, Director and Leading Actress.
Locations
The film was shot in several old mansions and historic locations, selected for their eerie atmosphere.