Netflix / Morena Films – “Amor de Madre” (A Mother’s Love, Spanish Feature Film, 2022)
Production Company: Morena Films (Spain)
Distributor: Netflix
Director: Paco Caballero
Amor de Madre (“A Mother’s Love”) is a Spanish-language romantic comedy feature film produced by Morena Films and released worldwide on Netflix in 2022. Directed by Paco Caballero, the story follows José Luis, a man left at the altar, who ends up taking his mother along on his luxury honeymoon to Mauritius. The film stars Carmen Machi and Quim Gutiérrez, two of Spain’s most beloved actors, and combines comedy, heart, and the tropical romance of Mauritius in a story about love, family, and self-discovery.
The film quickly gained popularity on Netflix across Europe and Latin America, bringing Mauritius’ cinematic landscapes to millions of households worldwide.
Service Production in Mauritius
Identical Media provided service production for Netflix and Morena Films in Mauritius, ensuring a smooth and high-quality shoot. Our work included:
- Location scouting & permits across luxury hotels, beaches, and lagoons to capture the island’s romantic essence.
- Film equipment rental via Mediavision, Mauritius’ leading equipment rental company, supplying ARRI Alexa Mini LF cameras, RED systems, drones, grip, and lighting gear.
- Production logistics including transport, accommodation, catering, and compliance for the international team.
- Local crew support to integrate seamlessly with the Spanish production team and Netflix’s global standards.
Identical Media ensured that this large-scale international romantic comedy could be executed smoothly on the island, meeting Netflix’s technical and creative benchmarks.
Key Cast & Crew
- Main Cast: Carmen Machi, Quim Gutiérrez, Yolanda Ramos, Justina Bustos, Celia Freijeiro
- Director: Paco Caballero
- Production Company: Morena Films
- Distributor: Netflix (Global Release)
- Service Produced by: Identical Media in Mauritius
Why Mauritius for Spanish Netflix Productions?
Mauritius offered the perfect mix of luxury resorts, white-sand beaches, and turquoise lagoons to bring this romantic comedy to life. The production also benefited from the Mauritius Film Rebate Scheme, which provides up to 40% rebate on qualifying expenditures (QPE). With Identical Media managing all service production and Mediavision supplying high-end camera and lighting equipment, Amor de Madre stands as another successful example of Netflix trusting Mauritius for international feature filmmaking.
