Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Alauda Ruiz de Azúa's 'Los Domingos' Explores Catholicism
A new movie called 'Los Domingos' by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa is coming out.
It's about a young woman named Ainara who is thinking about becoming a nun.
The movie shows how her family reacts to this big decision.
The director wasn't raised in the church but was inspired by a real story.
The film uses a subtle and mysterious style to explore different viewpoints.
It's one of the most talked-about Spanish movies at a film festival, and it was made with the help of a streaming service.
Alauda Ruiz de Azúa's new film, 'Los Domingos,' explores religion in Spain.
The film follows Ainara, a young woman who decides to become a nun.
The movie's inspiration comes from a real-life story.
Blanca Soroa plays Ainara in her first on-screen performance.
The film is visually muted and focuses on nuanced storytelling.
- Who
- Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, Blanca Soroa
- What
- A film titled 'Los Domingos', exploring religion in Spain.
- When
- Debuts at the San Sebastian Film Festival
- Where
- Bilbao and San Sebastian Film Festival
- Why
- To explore the impact of religion on Spanish life.
- Film Title
- Los Domingos
- Director
- Alauda Ruiz de Azúa
- Starring
- Blanca Soroa
- Debut Location
- San Sebastian Film Festival
- Inspired by
- Real-life story of a young Spanish woman
- Production Company
- Movistar Plus+
- San Sebastian Film Festival Dates
- Until September 27