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In the lively 1980s of Spain, a band emerged that thrilled audiences with their vibrant dance performances and electrifying music. Locomía captivated clubgoers from Ibiza to Latin America with their fusion of colorful costumes and enthusiastic rhythms. Now, director Kike Maíllo invites viewers along on Locomía’s exciting journey from their beginnings in Ibiza’s nightlife scene to the heights of international stardom.

The new biographical film Disco, Ibiza, Locomía tells Locomía’s compelling story, exploring how the group came to be and what successes and struggles they encountered along the way. We learn about founder Xavi Font and his friends who arrived on the island seeking fame, developing a unique style that caught the attention of music producer Jose Luis Gil. Together they crafted Locomía into a sensation that dominated Europe’s dance floors and enchanted crowds across the Americas.

But Maíllo’s film does not simply recount Locomo’s rise to the top.

“Disco, Ibiza, Locomía” is a Netflix movie starring Jaime Lorente, Alberto Ammann, Blanca Suárez among others. Is is directed by Kike Maíllo.

The year is 1987, and Ibiza stands as the global epicenter of disco music, a hotbed of hedonism marked by rampant drug use, alcohol, and uninhibited sexuality. In this wild, pulsating atmosphere, a distinctive disco group emerged, brandishing fans and capturing the zeitgeist of an era. If you are Spanish and have a few decades behind you, the name Locomía will undoubtedly evoke memories—this group epitomized the excess and flamboyance of the late eighties.

With infectious tunes, a unique aesthetic, and the backdrop of an island renowned for its unrestrained revelry, Locomía played a pivotal role in crafting the legendary reputation that Ibiza holds today. Their story is one of international acclaim, as they crossed the Atlantic to perform in America, filling stadiums with their electric performances.

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DeAPlaneta ha publicado el primer tráiler del biopic del icónico grupo de electro-pop español de los 80 y 90, protagonizado por Jaime Lorente. © DeAPlaneta

“Disco, Ibiza, Locomía” es la nueva película dirigida por Kike Maíllo (“Toro”), escrita por Marta Libertad (“Oswald. El falsificador”) y el propio Maíllo y producida por Kiko Martínez (“Perfectos Desconocidos”).

La película está protagonizada por Jaime Lorente (“La Casa de Papel”), Alberto Ammann (“Celda 211”), Alejandro Speitzer (“La fortuna”), Ivan Pellicer (“Sagrada Familia”), Pol Granch (“Élite”), Javier Morgade (“Alma”), Albert Baró (“Els “Nens Salvatges”), Gonzalo Ramírez (“Ángel o Demonio”), Eva Llorach (“Quién te Cantará”) y Blanca Suárez (“El Bar”). Una película sobre música, glamour, familia, ambición y traición ambientada en los años 80, donde se abordan los entresijos de la cultura de clubs, la época dorada de las discográficas, la noche de la movida madrileña, el fenómeno fan y la explosión de la música latina en Miami.

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