Spanish director Rubén Sánchez's new film about identity, La verbena, arrives in the United States.

The United States assumes production rights to “La verbena” a story about hiv from spanish director.

Spanish director Rubén Sánchez's new film about identity, La verbena, arrives in the United States.

It is an aesthetic, narrative and conceptual bet that focuses on the reunion of Alex and Marc, marked by two events that impact both characters. On the one hand, Gabriel D'Almeida plays Alex, a young man who is about to become a father and who struggles with the acceptance of his homosexuality. On the other hand, Robin Reese gives life to Marc, his best friend, who brings with him news that they both must come to terms with. Throughout the film, the characters evolve, revealing their secrets to accept themselves. The cast of 'La Verbena' is completed by Aida Quintana, Meri Anglès, Paula Lucas, Marga Leão, Joma and Serigne Sylla.

Synopsis - what is the movie 'La Verbena' about?


On a warm summer night in Barcelona, Alex and his girlfriend Anna get together with their friends to enjoy a lively verbena. The unexpected arrival of Marc, an old friend of Alex's from London, brings revelations that challenge their relationships and detonate their secrets. As the party progresses, the characters are forced to confront their own fears and desires amidst a festive atmosphere. The verbena becomes a catalyst for introspection and self-discovery, testing the bonds of friendship and love. It is a heartfelt and moving exploration of personal relationships and the complexities of human connections in one unforgettable evening.

Rubén Sánchez es cineasta y productor catalán nacido en 1988. Estudió Medios Audiovisuales y el máster de Dirección Cinematográfica en ESCAC. Empezó a hacer cine a los 15 años en festivales como Subtravelling. Ha trabajado en publicidad (sobre todo digital) para la industria de la moda y numerosos fashion films, y formado parte de los equipos de festivales de música y documentales.

Actualmente prepara su primer largometraje y una serie de ficción. «Lamento» es su obra número once como director, después de los mediometrajes «POST» (2021), «El chico del 98» (2021) y «Joc de Nens» (2020), y los cortometrajes «Génesis» (2021), «Mujer frente al mar» (2021), «El vestido rojo» (2019), «Rosario» (2019), «Marta tiene un marcapasos» (2018), «Los Ángeles» (2017) y «Amaia» (2015).

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