THE AUGUST VIRGIN

LA VIRGEN DE AGOSTO

By Jonás TRUEBA

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Comedy - Completed 2019

Eva is not satisfied with her life. In an act of faith, she decides to stay in Madrid over the summer, when all the other locals leave. Through events and encounters that take place during the August festivities and night-time fiestas, Eva will discover that life still has opportunities for her.

Festivals
& Awards

Ventana Sur 2019
European Screenings
Cork Film Festival 2019
Gadram Spiorad Na Féile
Mar del Plata International Film Festival 2019
International Competition
Zagreb Film Fest 2019
Not Competitive
Thessaloniki IFF 2019
Open Horizons
Karlovy Vary 2019
FIPRESCI Award · Special Jury Mention
San Sebastian 2019
Made in Spain
Calgary International Film Fest 2019
World Cinema Series
    • Year of production
    • 2019
    • Genres
    • Comedy
    • Countries
    • SPAIN
    • Languages
    • SPANISH
    • Duration
    • 125 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Jonás TRUEBA
    • Writer(s)
    • Jonás TRUEBA, Itsaso ARANA
    • Producer(s)
    • Javier LAFUENTE (Los Ilusos Films)
    • Synopsis
    • Eva, adrift and confused, is about to turn 33 and her decision to spend the August holiday in Madrid rather than in a sea resort will result in a journey of self-reflection. We follow her through an emotional roller coaster of edifying revelations and unscheduled encounters that captures the subterranean vibe of daily city life. A highly immersive diary-film that nails the minor and fleeing – almost inaccessible – moments, in order to soothe down the fear and anxiety of growing up. A mystical summer tale, which makes our hearts beat to its colorful tone.