Vanaf 14 mei 2026
Film – Alauda Ruiz de Azúa
Los Domingos — English subs
The seventeen-year-old Ainara (convincingly portrayed by Blanca Soroa in her first feature film) is an intelligent and idealistic young woman who lost her mother at an early age. Like her religious mother and other family members, she attends a Christian school. Everyone around her expects her to go on to university, but she herself seems more drawn to a contemplative life as a nun.
When Ainara tells her family that she is considering entering a convent, it provokes mixed reactions. Her father has doubts, but above all wants to support his daughter. Her atheist aunt Maite believes her niece is about to throw her life away. Does she truly want this, or has she been influenced by the spiritual guidance at her school?
Los Domingos by Spanish director Alauda Ruiz de Azúa (Dicen, Cinco Lobitos) is a film that invites discussion, exploring both the positive aspects and the downsides of Ainara’s religious calling. At the same time, it raises questions about tolerance, indoctrination, conformism, and personal freedom. Through subtle observations and sharp dialogue, it forms a compelling portrait of a young girl trying to find her own path.
The film was a major success in Spain and had its world premiere at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, where it won no fewer than five awards, including the Golden Shell for Best Film. In the Netherlands, the film premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
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