Face to Face (2025 film)
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| Spanish | A la cara |
| Directed by | Javier Marco |
| Screenplay by |
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| Based on | A la cara (short film) by Belén Sánchez-Arévalo |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Anna Franquesa-Solano |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | Sideral Cinema |
Release date |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Face to Face (Spanish: A la cara) is a 2025 drama film directed by Javier Marco and co-written by Belén Sánchez-Arévalo based on the short film of the same name. It stars Sonia Almarcha and Manolo Solo.
Plot
Exploring the issue of hateful content on social media, the plot tracks the meeting between online hater Pedro and the popular female television presenter targeted by him (Lina), as the woman presents at Pedro's residence by surprise asking for explanations for what he wrote about her on social media.[1][2][3]
Cast
- Manolo Solo[2]
- Sonia Almarcha[2]
- Roberto Álamo[2]
- Daniel Pérez Prada[2]
- Helena Zumel[2]
Production
Expanding on the short film of the same name,[2] the picture was produced by Pecado Films, LaCima Producciones, Odessa Films, Langosta Films, and Biograf Capital AIE, with the participation of À Punt, and financial backing from ICAA, IVC, the Madrid regional administration, and Creative Europe MEDIA.[4] It was shot in the Madrid region and Castilla–La Mancha,[4] including Casarrubios del Monte.[5] It was lensed by Anna Franquesa-Solano.[6]
Release
The film had its world premiere in the 'Albar' main competition section of the 63rd Gijón International Film Festival (FICX) on 17 November 2025.[7][8] Sideral Cinema took over Spanish distribution.[4]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2025
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8th Lola Gaos Awards | Best Actress | Sonia Almarcha | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Roberto Álamo | Nominated |
See also
References
- ^ "Javier Marco rueda en Madrid y Castilla-La Mancha su segundo largometraje: 'A la cara'". Audiovisual451. 18 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Prado, África (2 October 2025). "Javier Marco estrenará su segundo largometraje en el festival de Gijón". Información. Prensa Ibérica.
- ^ Hopewell, John (23 December 2024). "RECLab Prizes 'Face to Face,' 'Jone, Batzuetan,' 'Woman Bites Dog' as the Spanish Program Launches Innovative Industry Initiatives". Variety.
- ^ a b c Rivera, Alfonso (29 August 2025). "Javier Marco adapts his Face to Face from short film to feature". Cineuropa.
- ^ Alarcón, Bárbara (20 July 2024). "Casarrubios, escenario de 'A la cara', la nueva película de Javier Marco que lleva a la gran pantalla el acoso a periodistas por redes sociales". Toledodiario.es.
- ^ "Finaliza el rodaje de 'A la cara', protagonizado por Manolo Solo y Sonia Almarcha". Camera and Light Mag. 27 August 2024.
- ^ "El Festival de Cine de Gijón refuerza su apuesta por el «talento nacional»". La Voz de Asturias. 30 September 2025.
- ^ "El cineasta Javier Marco lanza en Asturias un mensaje esperanzador en su película 'A la cara' donde aborda el odio en redes". eldiario.es. 17 November 2025.
- ^ Mantilla, Daniel; Fernández, Luis (15 November 2025). "Avelina Prat reina en los Premios Lola Gaos con siete estatuillas para 'Una quinta portuguesa'". Kinótico.