48/48: What Happens Next?
Lockdown has thrown Manuela's marriage and unconventional family into a pressure cooker. Will they emerge stronger, or fractured? Will old wounds heal, or new ones open? One thing's for sure: this family won't look the same after the lockdown ends.
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47/48: A Love Triangle... or Square?
Is it just a fling, or something more? The lockdown forces Manuela, her husband, and his tour manager to confront the boundaries (or lack thereof) of their unconventional relationship. Things are about to get *very* interesting. #RemakeBelleEpoque
46/48: The Zoom Call
Early scene idea: Manuela on a video call with her husband and his entourage, desperately trying to talk him out of a celebrity singalong for pandemic relief. "Honey, no one wants to hear you and Will Ferrell butcher 'Imagine'.
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45/48: The Rockstar Husband
Manuela's spouse isn't an opera singer, anymore. Now he's a rock legend, a relic of the 90s alt-rock scene clinging to his faded glory. Think ripped jeans, guyliner, and a questionable solo career. And let's not forget his ever-present tour manager…
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44/48: Manolo is now Manuela!
In BelleEpoque2020, could we flip the script? Manolo becomes Manuela, a seasoned war correspondent turned acclaimed novelist. Would love to see either Penelope Cruz or Ariadna Gil return in a remake to portray her strength and vulnerability.
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Escape the confines of lockdown, forge deep connections in isolation, and discover who they truly are in a world turned upside down. (Guess that's 3 things they want more than anything😉) Wait, to love (4) and be loved (5) in return!
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43/43: Shelved Plans
This time Fernando, wanders into the town library, seeking a working phone. He's captivated by the trio’s intense game of Catan, as Eleanor accuses Buck of hoarding wood. Will he join their game, and bring his own perspective to the table? #RemakeBelleEpoque
42/43: Books vs. Bullets
Another take on Manolo's pals: Eleanor, a bookish librarian, and Bud, the big game hunter. A shared love for their rural community and Manolo's eccentric charm unites them. But with clashing viewpoints on about everything else can they happily coexist? #RemakeBelleEpoque
41/43: An Open Seat
Fernando stumbles upon the unlikely trio after his car breaks down. Mistaken for their missing fourth, he is invited to join a game of Pandemic, strategizing against a viral outbreak. He is quickly drawn into a world of camaraderie and conspiracy theories. #RemakeBelleEpoque
40/43: Short and Punchy
Next up, Manolo’s friends: Barb, the fearless investigative journalist, and Ron, a retired Marine. Both outsiders in their own way, they find common ground in their weekly game nights with Manolo, fueled by whiskey, peanut M&Ms and heated debates. #RemakeBelleEpoque
39/39: Finding Your Tribe
Luz's story: self-acceptance and finding belonging. Imagine her connecting with other asexuals online, embraced for who she is. And perhaps, finding solace in Fernando, both certain of their genders, yet still exploring their sexuality. #RemakeBelleEpoque
38/39: Asexual Questioner
Maybe Luz questions her sexuality entirely, unsure where she fits. The lockdown gives her time to reflect, and learn to assert herself to her sisters. Could Fernando, with their own journey of self-discovery, be the one who understands her? #RemakeBelleEpoque
37/39: A Baby No More
Luz struggles to find herself, always overshadowed by her sisters. Imagine her navigating the challenges of transitioning in a small town, finding solace online and an unexpected bond with Fernando as they both navigate transitions to opposite genders. #RemakeBelleEpoque
36/39: Walmart Girl
Luz in the remake: A young trans girl, still finding her place. Works at the local Walmart, feels isolated and misunderstood by her older sisters. The lockdown intensifies a longing for acceptance. Will Fernando, also transitioning, be her kindred spirit? #RemakeBelleEpoque
35/35: Unveiled
Violeta's lockdown: a journey of self-acceptance. Will she embrace her furry desires? share her secret with her family? Or will the fear of judgment, especially from Manolo, keep from revealing her online fursona with only Fernando in the know? #RemakeBelleEpoque
34/35: Closeted Furry
Take two on Violeta: A costume designer hiding her furry fandom and a tactile fetish. Creating costumes for Fernando's performance, she's drawn to their transformation. Is it the plush fabrics, the playful persona, or something more? #RemakeBelleEpoque
33/35: Kindred Spirits
Violeta's journey could be one of self-discovery alongside Fernando's. Maybe at the end of Rocio’s virtual carnival or wild portrait session, something triggers a connection. Will their new bonds deepen or dissolve as Fernando embraces their true self? #RemakeBelleEpoque
32/35: Violeta's Flip Side
Originally the only non-cisgender daughter, what if it's flipped this time? Now cisgender, Violeta's drawn to Fernando's feminine energy, but as Fernando transitions, she finds herself attracted to their masculine presentation. #RemakeBelleEpoque
31/31: Paint & Pose
Rocío escapes a suffocating courtship with a live Twitch stream. Her muse? Fernando, in head-to-toe Balenciaga, a gender-bending triumph! The chat explodes with: "More eyeliner!", "Strike a pose!", "Yasss Queen!" Will this portrait piece upset societal norms? #RemakeBelleEpoque
30/31: Gender Agnostic Rebel
Next take on Rocío: a rejector of labels and gender types. Her portrait art rebels against societal expectations, including pressure to be the perfect "influencer" girlfriend pushed by a tech mogul's son and his social media-obsessed mother. #RemakeBelleEpoque
29/31: A Virtual Circus
Rocío's art is about freedom, an unconfined fluidity of desire. In a tribute to the carnival scene from the original film, maybe she puts on a virtual carnival, enlisting an online circus troupe to draw her sisters and Fernando into a world of fantasy? #RemakeBelleEpoque
28/31: Pansexual Performer
Time for Rocío: A performance artist who uses lockdown as her stage. Her colorful online shows are a riot of music, dance and spoken word. But when she's not performing, she is busy dodging advances of a crypto bro and his overbearing "momager". #RemakeBelleEpoque
27/27: Diligence Due
Did Clara cling to a bad marriage and insane work life to avoid confronting her true sexuality. Lockdown forces her to re-evaluate her life choices. Will she choose a familiar career or finally explore romantic connections she's been denying herself?
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26/27: To Clara’s Bain
This Clara is a globe-trotting consultant grounded by lockdown. Released from the fast-paced life of airports and boardrooms, she is now confronted with her past & attraction to women. Will she embrace her true desires? #RemakeBelleEpoque
25/27: A Brief Recess
Clara's long separation from her husband, was it just about different paths, or was it a deeper struggle with identity? Lockdown = unexpected self-reflection & a chance to redefine relationships. #RemakeBelleEpoque
24/27: A Driven Lawyer
Our new Clara, the oldest daughter, is outwardly successful, a partner in a prestigious firm, yet wrestles with gender identity. Lockdown forces her to confront her career ambitions AND the fluidity of her sense of self. #RemakeBelleEpoque
23/23: Further Exploration
Links to explore gender identity and fluidity, gender spectrum and sexual exploration:
www.bbc.com/worklife/art...
www.genderspectrum.org/resources
transequality.org/trans-101
www.thetrevorproject.org/research/
www.asexuality.org?q=overview.h...
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22/23: Home As A Crucible
Manolo's home becomes a microcosm of the changing world, a space where identities are questioned, challenged, and ultimately revealed. The pandemic, in its disruption, becomes a catalyst for personal growth and liberation.
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21/23: Fernando's Transformation
Fernando, too, can undergo their own transformation. Upon arrival at the Manolo’s home, they disrupt the existing dynamics and force everyone to confront their own assumptions about gender and identity.
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20/23: The Daughters' Awakening
In a retelling of Belle Époque, the daughters, confined by the Covid Lockdown, can embark on their own journeys of self-discovery. They might question assigned genders, explore sexual orientations, and challenge the roles they're expected to play.
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