''Cuatro paredes'' () is a 2025 Spanish drama film directed by . It stars

Sofía Otero Sofía Otero Labrador (born 31 March 2013) is a Spanish child actress, who played a starring role in her film debut in ''20,000 Species of Bees''. The film won her the 2023 Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the 73rd Berlin Internation ...

and

Manuela Vellés Manuela Vellés Casariego (born 16 January 1987) is a Spanish actress best known for her appearances in television series and films. Biography Manuela Vellés comes from a family of artists, writers, and designers, and her parents are architects. ...

Plot

After the death of her father, 10-year-old Sofía faces the prospect of material deprivation. Her mother Juana tries to protect her while Sofía seeks refuge in theatre.

Cast

Production

The film is a Mundo Cero Crea and Mundo Cero Bat AIE production with the collaboration of

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's 'Impulsa' programme. It was shot in 2023 in

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. Filming locations included Orduña.

Release

The film premiered in the official selection of the 9th BCN Film Fest on 25 April 2025. Distributed by

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, it is set to be released theatrically in Spain on 6 June 2025.

Reception

Carlos Marañón of ''

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'' rated ''Cuatro paredes'' 3 out of 5 stars, declaring it a film "as simple as it is moving".

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