Alauda Ruiz de Azúa will compete for the Golden Shell at the 73rd San Sebastian International Film Festival with Sundays (Los domingos), the story of a brilliant and idealistic young woman who feels an unexpected attraction to the contemplative life of the cloistered monastery.
Newcomer Blanca Soroa and Patricia López Arnaiz, who won the Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance for Los destellos (Glimmers) (Pilar Palomero, 2024), head up the cast of the film, which also stars Miguel Garcés, Juan Minujín, Mabel Rivera, and Nagore Aranburu.
Sundays (Los domingos) tells the story of Ainara, an idealistic and brilliant 17-year-old who has to decide what university degree to pursue — or at least that’s what her family hopes she will do. However, the young woman says she feels increasingly closer to God and is considering embracing the life of a cloistered nun. The news takes the entire family by surprise, creating a chasm and a real test for everyone.
Ruiz de Azúa debuted with Lullaby (Cinco lobitos) (Zinemira, 2022), which premiered in the Panorama section of the Berlinale and won eight awards at the Málaga Film Festival, including the Golden Biznaga for Best Film and the Goya for Best New Director.
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