Rubén Sánchez, the film director who focuses on the LGTB collective in his stories.

Rubén Sánchez finishes shooting Rubén Sánchez ‘s medium-length film starring Gabriel D'Almeida and Robin Reese

Rubén Sánchez finishes shooting La verbena, a medium-length film produced by Carla Fernández and starring Gabriel D'Almeida and Robin Reese, in Barcelona. The story tells the story of the reunion of Alex - a young man who is about to become a father and is struggling with the acceptance of his homosexuality - and Marc - his best friend, who brings with him a piece of news that they must both come to terms with.

In the words of Rubén Sánchez: ‘I believe that cinema can change the vision of many things and that Gabriel and Robin have taken on a very complicated role, achieving an exceptional performance. Like the rest of the cast in this film, Gabriel and Robin are wonderful and I am convinced that their careers will be stellar. I have based the acting work on a relationship of trust between director and actors to build the characters. I would also like to thank Carla Fernández, whose enthusiasm and dedication have been crucial to the production of this film. I would also like to highlight the technical team led by Ferran Miret as director of photography, Ammar El Hachemi as production manager, Martí Estupinyà as cinematographer, Max Ponce as assistant and Alberto Sáez as soundman’.Filming has finished in Barcelona and the story tells the reunion of Alex, a young man who is about to become a father and who struggles with the acceptance of his homosexuality, and Marc, his best friend, who brings with him a piece of news that they both have to come to terms with.

La verbena

In the words of Rubén Sánchez: ‘I believe that cinema can change the vision of many things and that Gabriel and Robin have taken on a very complicated role, achieving an exceptional performance. Like the rest of the cast in this film, Gabriel and Robin are wonderful and I am convinced that their careers will be stellar. I have based the acting work on a relationship of trust between director and actors to build the characters.

La verbena

It is an aesthetic, narrative and conceptual challenge that focuses on the reunion of Alex and Marc, marked by two events that have an impact on both characters. On the one hand, Gabriel D'Almeida plays Alex, a young man who is about to become a father and is struggling with the acceptance of his homosexuality. On the other hand, Robin Reese plays Marc, his best friend, who brings with him news that they both must come to terms with. Throughout the film, the characters evolve, revealing their secrets to accept themselves.

La verbena

In the words of its director...

‘I believe that cinema can change the way we look at many things and that Gabriel and Robin have taken on a very complicated role and delivered an exceptional performance. Like the rest of the cast in this film, Gabriel and Robin are wonderful and I am convinced that their careers will be stellar. I have based the acting work on a relationship of trust between director and actors to build the characters,’ explains Rubén Sánchez.

Synopsis - what is the film ‘La verbena’ about?

On a warm summer night in Barcelona, Alex and his girlfriend Anna get together with their friends to enjoy a lively verbena. The unexpected arrival of Marc, an old friend of Alex's from London, brings with him revelations that challenge their relationship and detonate their secrets. As the party progresses, the characters are forced to confront their own fears and desires amidst the festive atmosphere. The verbena becomes a catalyst for introspection and self-discovery, testing the bonds of friendship and love. It is a heartfelt and moving exploration of personal relationships and the complexities of human connections in one unforgettable evening.