As Neves (film)

As Neves is a 2024 Spanish teen thriller film written and directed by Sonia Méndez. It is shot in Galician.

Plot

Set in a fictional Galician village in the mountains of the province of Lugo (As Neves) at a time of physical isolation of the village caused by a strong snowfall, the plot follows a group of teenagers missing Paula, a girl who disappeared during a night of shroom abuse.

Cast

Production

As Neves is a Cósmica Producións and Aquí y Allí Films production, with the participation of TVG and the backing from ICAA and AGADIC. Shooting locations included Fonsagrada.

Release

The film was presented at the 27th Málaga Film Festival on 6 March 2024. Distributed by Sideral, it was released theatrically in Spain on 10 May 2024.

Reception

Jonathan Holland of ScreenDaily deemed the film to be "a sharp-eyed but compassionate piece".

Sergi Sánchez of La Razón rated the film 3½ out of 5 stars, highlighting the respect for the emotions of teenagers as the best thing about the film.

See also

• List of Spanish films of 2024

References