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Alauda Ruiz de Azúa’s ‘Los Domingos’ Premieres in San Sebastián Competition

Ruiz de Azúa frames the story as a secular inquiry into youthful vocation that tests family tolerance.

Overview

  • The film screened in the Official Section at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, drawing strong attention at a Kursaal red‑carpet photocall.
  • Set off by a 17‑year‑old’s wish to enter a cloistered order, the drama explores how a family confronts a radical personal decision.
  • The director, who describes herself as non‑believing, presents the work as an invitation for audiences to reflect on what genuine tolerance entails at home.
  • The cast features Nagore Aranburu, Patricia López Arnaiz, Juan Minujín, Miguel Garcés and Mabel Rivera, with newcomer Blanca Soroa making her debut.
  • Press coverage positions the title as a serious contender for the Concha de Oro, building on Ruiz de Azúa’s acclaim after Cinco lobitos and the series Querer.