Flies (2026 film)
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- Vanesa Garnica
- Fernando Eimbcke
- Eréndira Núñez Larios
- Michel Franco
- Fernando Eimbcke
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| Directed by | Fernando Eimbcke |
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| Cinematography | Maria Secco |
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| Distributed by | Mubi |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
Flies (Spanish: Moscas) is a 2026 Mexican comedy drama film directed by Fernando Eimbcke, co-written by Eimbcke and Vanesa Garnica and produced by Michel Franco and Eréndira Núñez Larios. Set in contemporary Mexico City, the film follows the journey of an 8-year-old boy and a middle-aged woman as they traverse the city together.
The film had its world premiere at the main competition of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 18 February 2026,[1] where it won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury.
Olga lives a strictly regulated, solitary life in a vast block of flats, with no friends or close relationships. When financial necessity forces her to rent out a room, a man moves in and secretly brings along his nine-year-old son. To her own surprise, Olga begins to form an unlikely bond with the child. As her carefully controlled world starts to shift, the lives of the three strangers gradually and unexpectedly become intertwined.
Cast
- Teresita Sánchez as Olga
- Bastian Escobar as Cristian
- Hugo Ramírez as Tulio
Production
Flies marks a creative reunion between Eimbcke and Franco, who began their careers together making short films in the 1990s. The screenplay was written by Eimbcke and his longtime collaborator Vanesa Garnica.[2]
The project was presented as a work-in-progress at the San Sebastián International Film Festival as part of the WIP Latam showcase. Eimbcke introduced the film alongside other Latin American projects selected for the industry platform. The film is produced by Eimbcke's banner Kinotitlán in collaboration with Franco and Núñez Larios through their production company Teorema. Actress Teresita Sánchez was announced in the lead role of Olga during the presentation.[3]