Sinopsis
Carla, 14, is a defiant and rebellious youngster. She lives with her young single mother in an old roadside restaurant on the outskirts of a town. She skips school and spends hours with her friend Efraín. When a social worker realizes that she is five months pregnant, Carla is placed at 'La Maternal', a center for underage mothers where she shares her daily life with other young people like her. Together with their babies, they will face this new world of adults for which they have had no time to be prepared.
born in Zaragoza where she graduated from University in Spanish Studies. She has participated in the talent development programs Berlinale Talents (2017) and Sarajevo Talents (2016). In 2020, she co-wrote the script of Diego Moncada’s film Chaco, which premiered at the Rotterdam Festival. That same year her first feature film Las Niñas premiered at the Berlinale and it also won several awards like the Golden Biznaga at the Malaga Festival and the Goya Award for Best Film in 2021.
Photograph © Enrique Cidoncha
Palacio de la Prensa
Opening Gala
Year of production: 2022
Running Time: 1h 40m
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish
Director: Pilar Palomero
Cinematographer: Julián Elizalde
Cast: Carla Quílez, Àngela Cervantes, Jordan Dumes, Pepe Lorente, Olga Hueso, Rubén Martínez, Gal-la Sabaté and Neus Pàmies.
Production: Inicia Films, BTeam Pictures, RTVE, TV3, Aragón TV and Movistar Plus+
Production companies: Inicia Films, BTeam Pictures, RTVE, TV3, Aragón TV and Movistar Plus+
International Sales: Elle Driver
San Sebastian Film Festival - Official Section. Silver Shell for Best Leading Actress
Premiere in Madrid
