Alive (2026 film)
2026 Spanish film
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Alive (Catalan: Viva) is an upcoming Spanish drama film directed by Aina Clotet (in her directorial debut feature) and co-written with Valentina Viso. Clotet also stars along with Marc Soler and Naby Dakhli.
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- Aina Clotet
- Valentina Viso
- Edmon Roch
- Jan Andreu
- Marc Clotet
- Aina Clotet
- Marta Baldó
- Aina Clotet
- Marc Soler
- Naby Dakhli
- Lloll Bertran
- Zaida Pérez
- Guillermo Toledo
- Josh Zuckerman
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| Directed by | Aina Clotet |
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| Cinematography | Nilo Zimmermann |
| Music by | Clara Aguilar |
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| Distributed by | Caramel Films |
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| Country | Spain |
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The film is set to have its world premiere in the Critics' Week parallel section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival on 14 May 2026,[1] competing for the Caméra d'Or. It will be released theatrically in Spain on 19 June by Caramel Films.
Plot
Set in a near future Catalonia where persistent droughts, mental health deterioration, and promises of life extension are concerns setting up the political agenda, the plot follows 40-year-old woman Nora, who feels the urge to live intensely after overcoming breast cancer and meeting a younger man.[2][3][4][5][6]
Cast
- Aina Clotet as Nora[7]
- Marc Soler as Max[7]
- Naby Dakhli as Tom[7]
- Lloll Bertran
- Zaida Pérez
- Guillermo Toledo
Production
Developed under the title Oh, Nora!, the film was produced by Ikiru Films and Funicular Films and it had the participation of 3Cat, and Movistar Plus+ and backing from ICAA and ICEC.[2] Shooting locations included Badalona, Barcelona, El Garraf, Arenys de Munt, and San Francisco.[2]
Release
Alive is set to have its world premiere in the Critics' Week parallel section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.[3] Caramel Films secured Spanish distribution.[2] The film's Spanish commercial release is scheduled for 19 June 2026.[3][8]