The End of It
2026 science fiction film
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The End of It is a 2026 science fiction film written and directed by Maria Martínez Bayona, in her feature debut. It stars Rebecca Hall, Noomi Rapace, Gael García Bernal and Beanie Feldstein.[1]
- Emilie Jouffroy
- Kamille Kristiane Hodøl
- Adrià Monés Murlans
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| Directed by | Maria Martínez Bayona |
| Screenplay by | Maria Martínez Bayona |
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| Cinematography | Andres Arochi |
| Edited by | Tania Reddin |
| Music by | Paloma Peñarrubia |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
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| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Premiere section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 21 May, where it was nominated for the Caméra d'Or.[2]
Premise
In the future when ageing has been solved, a woman approaching the age of 250 years-old decides she wants to die against the wishes of her husband and daughter.[3]
Cast
- Rebecca Hall as Claire[4]
- Noomi Rapace as Martha[4]
- Gael García Bernal as Diego
- Beanie Feldstein as Sarah
- Susan Wokoma
- David Verdaguer
- Pål Sverre Hagen
- Kristine Kujath Thorp
Production
The film is the feature length directorial debut of Maria Martínez Bayona, who also wrote the script. It is produced by Emilie Jouffroy and Kamilla Kristiane Hodøl for Elation Pictures and Adrià Monés Murlans for Fasten Films and co-produced by Eye To Eye Pictures. Funding also came from the UK Global Screen Fund, and received backing from BBC Film. Cinematography is from Andres Arochi with editing by Tania Reddin.[5][6][7]
The cast is led by Rebecca Hall, with Noomi Rapace, Gael GarcÍa Bernal and Beanie Feldstein, with Susan Wokoma, David Verdaguer, Pål Sverre Hagen, and Kristine Kujath Thorp.[7][6]
Principal photography took place on location in the Canary Islands from April 2025.[6][7]