Interview with Ruben Dos Santos
Ruben Dos Santos is a Barcelona born in July 1975. With 13 years with few resources filmed his first short, and 18 shot his first feature film "Story of Love and Death" who participated in the International Festival of Sitges with good reception from the public. He has worked in local television in Catalonia and in the channel TV3 in several programs. He later became director of corporate videos for companies and institutions, and after recording several shows erotic experience decides the direction in the softcore genre with the filming of "The Footprint of Desire" and "The Price of Sin" to get two nominations Ninfa in Ficeb 2008. It has shot more than 250 recordings and his last work was "Homicidal Psycho." We granted a lengthy interview that will allow better know your concerns and your professional profile.
(By Kira Spica) - L or first, Ruben, thank you to devote a little of your time to grant me an interview for people who do not know as a filmmaker Soft. Tell us about your work in this genre.
Write, produce and direct movies from my producer, Ruben dos Santos Media. Both my team and I try to make each new production will raise interest in the spectators, so before making a new film shuffle a lot of variables. As for the theme, films ranging from drama to horror, from any genre that finds interesting and viable. The budget also varies depending on the project and never received subsidies (remember that for porn but for no other genres including Soft). As I mentioned at the beginning, all production takes place with the budget Media Ruben dos Santos and his team with technical logistic.
How would you explain our readers what is cinema Soft or Erotic?
First of all we must clarify that the soft is not a genre that too lavish in Spain, unlike other countries where there is a wide range. Perhaps it is due to the nature of the country, seeking immediate visual excitement and is unable to stimulate a more intelligent way. In any case, the Soft is a pretty close to porn movies in their visual and narrative approach, but it lacks essential features in it such as penetrations, erect penises, masturbation explicit ejaculations, etc. Therefore, the erotic scenes are simulated, but are usually carried out as if it were a porn movie. In addition, the stories usually offer better arguments and actors must not only know but also simulate erotic scenes show some acting talent.
Tell us about "Homicidal Psycho", how did the plot?
The argument of "Homicidal Psycho" answered my intention to merge the genres of Horror, Thriller and Soft within a fairly depleted national creative ideas. It came like so many other scripts, spontaneously without a specific inspiration. The story recounts the crimes of a ruthless murderer known as The Count (David El Moreno), who contacts with wealthy women through Internet after having sex with them, kill them violently. Tania (Sandra G), a daring police and try to follow the steps to go through a trick haciémdose executive at a major cosmetics company. However, Count discover his true identity and his life will end. Shortly afterwards, Monica (Vania Miro), sister Tania, will seek revenge.
Sophie Evans, famous pornstar, will speak as supporting actress in the film, do you think will influence the time of the sale of DVD?
Having an actress of the stature and importance of Sophie Evans always a guarantee of quality. It is an accomplished artist who, without any doubt, help to disseminate the film not only on DVD, but in any distribution channel.
¿Sex and violence is a good claim?
Of course it is, but always combined with head. There are many ways to mix sex with violence, but must take into account certain limits that should not cross. Anything that can degrade the image of a person, even for fiction should not be allowed under any circumstances. One thing is the creative violence - that used merely to create without a social or educational background - and quite another to violence that may serve as a reference to millions of people watching closely certain actions. The limit is really weak, and as a screenwriter, producer and director should never lose your balance.
What do you think of all the damage they are doing programs like Emule when downloading movies? How it affects you at the Artist?
It is an attack on Intellectual Property and punished an offense under our Criminal Code. From this, do not approve in any of its extensions. The vast majority of Internet users who download free movies or demagogic practice what is called "sharing" of files, prove to have zero intelligence, great evil and no consideration to all the professionals who worked so hard and sacrifice keep the business afloat . If they continue in this course will end with dwindling audiovisual production and distribution - also photo and music - and even they have more titles to download. Are so stupid and retarded. Especially those that are justified by saying that a DVD is very expensive ... ¡¡¿queee?! ... The funny thing is that these liars are the same as you pay for anything else, including alcohol, snuff and other substances I leave out. As for how it affects me, because just like the other fellow. We must endure the barrage as best we can.
22 and May 23 in Room Cornellà Tijuana Festival will take place "Elbaixeròtica.cat", directed by Conrad Son, in which you will present the making of the film "Homicidal Psycho", you nervous?
Not at all. The promotion is part of all the gear and festivals are organized by Conrad I feel at home. The presentation will be accompanied by Vania and Dorian looked Doyle, both performers in the film, and the latter also composed the soundtrack of the film and also perform at the festival with his group "The Death of the Ego", and projecting some images from this production.
As director, what you offer him a porn star mainstream film role?
Would have to do a casting.
Think continue running Soft or fear being typecast in this genre forever?
Be producing and / or audiovisual proposal will address all that I find interesting and profitable, regardless of gender and argument. I am currently preparing a conventional feature film entitled "The Air Know your name" with a spectacular cast.
If you had to define your movie in three words ...
Easy to understand.
Finally and in conclusion, would you like to say a few words to the readers of Porn Stars?
It's been a pleasure to have shared this while with you and hope you continue to support the film and so far, but always looking for more legal to not harm the industry. I also invite you to visit my blog at rubendossantos.blogspot.com .