ALEGRIA

By Violeta SALAMA

PRAGDA - as DISTR USA, Educational

Drama - Completed 2021

Alegría is a feel-good film that takes us on an exotic journey to this Spanish city in Africa. A both local and universal story, inviting a reflection on learning and the value of change.

Festivals
& Awards

Ventana Sur 2021
European Screenings
Seville European Film Festival 2021
Guadalajara International Film Festival 2021
Official Competition
MÁLAGA FILM FESTIVAL 2022
    • Year of production
    • 2021
    • Genres
    • Drama, Female director
    • Countries
    • SPAIN
    • Languages
    • SPANISH
    • Duration
    • 105 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Violeta SALAMA
    • Producer(s)
    • Olmo Figueredo GONZÁLEZ-QUEVEDO (LA CLAQUETA), Clara NIETO (POWEHI FILMS)
    • Synopsis
    • Alegría does not acknowledge her Jewish roots. When she learns that her family is going to stay at hers in Melilla for her niece’s wedding, her life gets messy. Luckily, the Moroccan girl who helps her out at home and her best friend are always there for her. With the help of the two women, she will face all the surprising events caused by the wedding and the reunion with her daughter she didn’t see for 5 years.