Matria

María Vázquez, Soraya Luaces, E.R. Cunha aka Tatán, Susana Sampedro, Santi Prego | Dir: Álvaro Gago
2023 | 99' mins
Social Drama
Ramona’s life in a Galician fishing village is a constant hustle. She has always sacrificed everything for her daughter’s future, but now that Estrella is turning 18 and ready to stand on her own two feet, Ramona begins to question her life up to this point and wonder whether, just maybe, there is something new to live for.

Cer. 12

Reviews

Matria doesn’t ignore the problems, but still finds some warmth in the nooks and crannies. It’s a welcome take on social cinema, one that doesn’t just destroy the viewers.”- Cineuropa

Awards

Winner | 26th Málaga Film Festival 2023: Silver Biznaga for Best Actress (María Vázquez)

Winner | 49th Seattle International Film Festival 2023: Ibero-American Competition Special Jury Prize - Actress (María Vázquez)
Odeon Lothian Road

Screenings

  • TBC

    October 15, 2023 (3.00pm)
Galician with subtitles in English