In a forgotten village of the Yucatán, Lena, a 68-year-old widow, crosses paths with Leon, a 62-year-old Mayan guardian of nature’s secrets and spirits. Lena finds an unexpected companion in Leon. Despite their differences and seemingly opposite worlds, a deep connection forms between them—one that will bind them until death. In his new film, Germinal Roaux, one of the most unique voices of contemporary European cinema, delivers a philosophical story about aging and the decay of the body. Above all, it’s about solidarity and the small gestures of love that give meaning—and dignity—to our existence. True to the aesthetic codes established in his previous works, Roaux’s film, shot in black and white and unfolding with a ritualistic rhythm that mirrors the slow passage of time at the twilight of life, speaks poetically and with genuine emotion about the most essential bond that connects us: love.
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Germinal Roaux Director · Nicolas Rabaeus Composer Inti Briones Cinematographer
First release November 1, 2024 · Produced in France, Switzerland, Mexico · Production Close Up Films, Nour Films
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Cinevinay
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Close Up Films
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Nour Films
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France · Switzerland · Mexico
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Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Greece · November 1, 2024
Premiere · Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Mexico · February 19, 2026
Theatrical
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France
May 6, 2026 · Theatrical
Switzerland
June 25, 2026 · Theatrical
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