Free Falling (film)
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- J.A. Bayona
- Belén Atienza
- Oriol Maymó
- Sandra Hermida
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| Spanish | Caída libre |
| Directed by | Laura Jou |
| Screenplay by | Bernat Vilaplana |
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| Cinematography | Marc Gómez del Moral |
| Edited by | Guille de la Cal |
| Music by | Clara Peya |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures Spain |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Free Falling (Spanish: Caída libre) is a 2024 Spanish thriller drama film directed by Laura Jou from a screenplay by Bernat Vilaplana starring Belén Rueda alongside Irene Escolar, Ilay Kurelovic, and Manuela Vellés.
The work–life interface of authoritarian and obsessive rhythmic gymnastics coach Marisol is upended upon being ditched by her husband Octavio for younger Raquel. Marisol's behavior towards her pupil Angélica, the national team's great hope for the upcoming World Championships, becomes more and more tyrannical as Marisol fails to get Octavio back.[1][2]
Cast
- Belén Rueda as Marisol[3]
- Ilay Kurelovic as Octavio[4]
- Maria Netavrovana as Angélica[4]
- Irene Escolar as Claudia[4]
- Manuela Vellés[1]
- Brays Efe[1]
Production
The screenplay was penned by Bernat Vilaplana.[5] The film is a Colosé Producciones, Corte y Confección de películas, Ejercicios de Equilibrio, Marrowbone, and Suspense Entertainment production.[2] Juan Antonio Bayona, Belén Atienza, Oriol Maymó, and Sandra Hermida took over production duties.[6] Shooting locations included Sant Cugat del Vallès' CAR.[5] Clara Peya scored the film.[5]
Release
The film landed its world premiere at the 8th BCN Film Fest on 25 April 2024.[7][8] It was released theatrically in Spain on 17 May 2024 by Universal.[1]