Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

INTERNATIONAL SHORTS

MATRIA

Spain
2017 — 20' / Color

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Synopsis

Faced with the challenges presented by her daily routine, Ramona tries to take refuge in the relationship that unites her to her daughter and granddaughter.

Official Trailer

Director Biography

Alvaro Gago graduates in Audiovisual Communication and Music in Spain, theatre studies in Chicago and filmmaking in London. His first two short films, “Curricán” and “Bombolles”, play and win awards at several film festivals. His most recent short film “Matria”, received the grand jury prize in Sundance, and was premiered in Spain at Valladolid International Film Festival, winning Best National Film. Currently, he is editing “Trote”, Xacio Baño’s first feature film, as well as developing both his next short film and first feature film script.

Director

Álvaro Gago

Producer

Alberto Gago

Álvaro Gago

José Gago

Mireia Graell

Cinematographer

Lucía C. Pan

Editor

Álvaro Gago

Music

Sound Troop

Official Film Website

https://marvinwayne.com/en/matria

Contact

Marvin&Wayne
Carrer de Pelai 9, 2-2B
08001 Barcelona
Catalunya, Spain
+3493-486-3313
[email protected]