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The Big Apple

After nearly a century of tradition, a cider-making family celebrates its 100th harvest, marking a milestone in its legacy. 'The Big Apple' chronicles the journey of cider from an Asturian village to cosmopolitan New York, uniting generations and cultures as the cider faces the challenges of an ever-changing world.

  • David de la Cruz
    Director
  • Antonio Llaneza
    Writer
  • David de la Cruz
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    La Gran Manzana
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Genres:
    Culinary Documentary, Gastronomic documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 1 minute
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Spain, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, Spain
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:85:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • 62 Gijon International Film Festival
    Gijon
    Spain
    November 22, 2024
    World Premiere
Distribution Information
  • Feelsales
    Sales Agent
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - David de la Cruz

(Gijón, 1984). Born in Asturias, he began his career in the audiovisual industry in 2006, accumulating more than 18 years of experience in the sector. Throughout his trajectory, he has held different roles —photojournalist, editor and director—working for national broadcasters such as Atresmedia Group, Mediaset and Telefónica Movistar.

In 2017 he founded his own production company, Plátano Studio, where he has directed advertising campaigns for major national brands and videosclips with international artists. After several years dedicated to advertising and television, David embarked on his debut feature, 'The Big Apple', a documentary filmed between Asturias and New York that chronicles the journey of Asturian cider and reflects his passion for stories that connect the local with the global.

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