Sol y sombra

Set against the backdrop of Spain and Montpellier, "Sol y sombra" follows Carmela, a nearly sixteen-year-old girl who has just lost her mother. She is sent to a boarding school in Montpellier, leaving behind her life in Spain. The narrative unfolds as she travels to Seville during the holidays to reconnect with Luis, an elderly Romani cantaor and her mother's former partner.

This film delves into the emotional complexities of Carmela's journey as she confronts the loss of her childhood and the cultural shifts impacting her identity. The film's exploration of family ties, memory, and the longing for a past that can never be reclaimed resonates deeply within the context of its setting.