La Verbena’, Rubén Sánchez’s new medium-length film, focuses on homosexuality and HIV

It is an aesthetic, narrative and conceptual challenge that focuses on the reunion of Alex and Marc, marked by two events that have an impact on both characters. On the one hand, Gabriel D’Almeida plays Alex, a young man who is about to become a father and who struggles with the acceptance of his homosexuality. On the other hand, Robin Reese plays Marc, his best friend, who brings with him news that they both must come to terms with. Throughout the film, the characters evolve, revealing their secrets to accepting themselves.

On a warm summer night in Barcelona, Alex (Gabriel D’Almeida) and his girlfriend Anna (Aida Quintana) get together with their friends to enjoy a lively party. The unexpected arrival of Marc (Robin Reese), an old friend of Alex’s from London, brings with him revelations that challenge their relationship and detonate their secrets. As the party progresses, the characters are forced to confront their own fears and desires amidst the festive atmosphere. Aida Quintana, Meri Anglès, Paula Lucas, Marga Leão, Joma and Serigne Sylla complete the cast of La verbena.