Band Together (film)
2025 Spanish film
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Band Together[1] (Spanish: Rondallas) is a 2025 Spanish comedy-drama film written and directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo. Its ensemble cast includes Javier Gutiérrez, María Vázquez, Judith Fernández, and Tamar Novas.
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| Spanish | Rondallas |
| Directed by | Daniel Sánchez Arévalo |
| Written by | Daniel Sánchez Arévalo |
| Produced by | Ramón Campos |
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| Cinematography | Rafa García |
| Edited by | Miguel Sanz |
| Music by | Federico Jusid |
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| Distributed by | Beta Fiction Spain |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
The film premiered at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 23 September 2025 ahead of its 1 January 2026 theatrical rollout in Spain by Beta Fiction Spain.
Plot
After a tragedy in the sea, inhabitants of a Galician fishing village rehearse a rondalla performance to compete against other neighbouring villages and heal themselves.[2]
Cast
- Javier Gutiérrez as Luis[3]
- María Vázquez as Carmen[3]
- Judith Fernández as Andrea[3]
- Tamar Novas as Xoel[3]
- Carlos Blanco as Yayo[3]
- Fer Fraga as Elías[3]
- Xosé A. Touriñán[4]
- Marta Larralde[4]
- Lola López Rodríguez[2]
Production
The film is a Mister Fields and Friends, Bambú Producciones, and Rondallas Movie AIE production,[5] with the participation of Movistar Plus+, RTVE, TVG and backing from ICAA.[2] It was shot in locations of the province of Pontevedra, primarily A Guarda and Tui, but also Baiona, Oia, and Vigo, including in IFEVI and the University of Vigo.[6][2][7]
Release
Band Together was presented at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 23 September 2025.[8][9][10] Distributed by Beta Fiction Spain,[5] the film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 1 January 2026.[2][6]
Reception
Andrea G. Bermejo of Cinemanía rated Band Together 4 out of 5 stars, assessing how Sánchez Arévalo delivers his best attempt yet at adhering to the standards of the feel-good movie, also welcoming how he manages to make us grow fond of all the characters of the ensemble film without neglecting each of their storylines.[11]
Luis Martínez of El Mundo rated the film 4 out of 5 stars writing that "it is essentially popular cinema. And it is so without condescension, without false modesty, without prejudice, and in a way that could even be described as slightly arrogant".[12]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2026 |
13th Feroz Awards | Best Comedy Film | Nominated | [13] | |
| 81st CEC Medals | Best New Actress | Judith Fernández | Nominated | ||
| Best New Actor | Fer Fraga | Nominated | |||
| 40th Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Tamar Novas | Nominated | ||