Project Detail

La verbena (The Verbena)

Synopsis

On a hot summer’s night in Barcelona, Alex and his girlfriend Anna get together with their friends to enjoy a lively party. The unexpected arrival of Marc, an old friend of Alex’s from London, brings with it revelations that challenge their relationship and explode their secrets. As the party progresses, the characters are forced to confront their own fears and desires in a festive atmosphere. Vervain becomes a catalyst for introspection and self-discovery, testing the bonds of friendship and love.
A heartfelt and moving exploration of personal relationships and the complexity of human bonds over the course of an unforgettable evening.

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Details

Year: 2025
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 10 min
Director: Ruben Sanchez 1st Feature
Producer: Ruben Sanchez
Co-Producer: William Harlow
Executive Producer: Carla Fernandez
Editor: Adria Casadamnut
Screenwriter: Ruben Sanchez
Director of Photography: Ferran Miret
Production Designer: Ammar el Hachimi
Sound: Alberto Rodriguez
Composer: Alvaro Fernandez
Principal cast: Meri Anglés, Gabriel D'Almeida Aida Quintana, Robin Reese
Other Lead Creative(s): Serigne Selly Diop, Jomma, Margarida Leao, Paula Lucas,

Genre

Drama LGBTQIA+

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

France, UK co-production

Carla Films (FR), A tu vera (UK)

A tu vera

Ruben Sanchez
76 Dean St
London
W1D 3SQ

atuveraproduccion@gmail.com

Sales Company

Filmin

Jaume Ripoll
Carrer de Plató
26, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
08006 Barcelona
Spain

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