Madrid AUG 24
Hey everyone, big film news just dropped from Spain!
Sideral, a Madrid-based production and distribution company that just launched last year at the Berlinale film festival, is behind a powerful new movie called “Los Relatos”. It’s a drama focused on the heavy topic of femicide—and it’s got some serious star power.
The film is directed by Miguel del Arco and stars Juan Diego Botto (you might know him from The Room Next Door), Marta Etura (Cell 211), and Ainara Elejalde (Mr. No One).
Sideral isn’t just producing—they’re also handling worldwide sales and distribution in Spain. Shooting starts this September, and the plan is to release the film late next year.
So what’s “Los Relatos” about?
It follows a man named Pablo (played by Botto) who returns to his hometown after serving time for killing his wife. The story doesn’t let anyone off easy—it asks tough questions about second chances, guilt, and whether someone like Pablo can ever really be forgiven. It’s up to the audience to decide.
Director Miguel del Arco said writing the script pushed him into some deep and uncomfortable places. He shared:
“Trying to put oneself in another’s place is, I believe, the only way we can move forward as a society.”
The producers are calling the project “bold” and “necessary.” It’s definitely not an easy watch—but it sounds like it’s going to make people talk.
Sideral might be new, but they’re already making waves. They launched with a packed lineup of 22 projects, including other upcoming films like Broken Lines and I Have Electric Dreams—which won big at Locarno.
They’re also bringing us future releases like Michel Franco’s Dreams with Jessica Chastain, and The Chronology of Water with Imogen Poots.
So keep an eye out for “Los Relatos.” It’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films coming out of Spain next year.
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