The screening took place as part of the Special Screenings of the Official Selection at the San Sebastian Film Festival. This 109-minute feature film is a co-production between Spain and Belgium, with a theatrical release scheduled for November 6.
The story portrays 19th-century Álava during a time of war. The script links a series of murders on the outskirts of Vitoria-Gasteiz with the quest for justice, examining power dynamics and the state of rural society at the time.
The director explained that the project has been in development for ten years. Upon delving into historical documentation, they decided to emphasize the social context behind the myth, placing the victims at the center of the narrative.
Filming took place primarily in Álava. Historical locations such as the Santa Maria Cathedral, the Provincial Council Palace, and the Plaza de la Burullería in Vitoria-Gasteiz were used, as well as towns including Agurain, Amurrio, and Elciego.
