Gaua (film)
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| Directed by | Paul Urkijo Alijo |
| Screenplay by | Paul Urkijo Alijo |
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| Distributed by | Filmax |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Basque |
Gaua is an upcoming Spanish historical fantasy drama film directed by Paul Urkijo Alijo.
Plot
Set in the 17th century against the backdrop of witch hunting, the plot follows a woman (Kattalin) who ventures into the forest at night and comes across three storytelling women.[1]
Cast
- Yune Nogueiras[2]
- Ane Gabarain[2]
- Elena Irureta[2]
- Iñake Irastorza[2]
- Xabi Jabato[2]
- Erika Olaizola[2]
- Manex Fuchs[2]
- Elena Uriz[2]
Production
The project was publicly presented at the 57th Sitges Film Festival during the 'Sitges FanPitch' event on 7 October 2024.[3] Produced by Irusoin, Ikusgarri Films, Gaua AIE, and Vilaüt Films, the film is the first collaboration of Urkijo with Basque outfit Irusoin.[3] It also had the backing from EiTB, Prime Video, RTVE, ICAA, the Basque Government, Ayuntamiento de Vitoria-Gasteiz, and the Álava Chartered Deputation.[2] Filming was reported to have started on 20 January 2025.[4] On 27 January 2025, cast members Yune Nogueiras (lead), Ane Gabarain, Elena Irureta, Iñake Irastorza, Xabi Jabato, Erika Olaizola, Manex Fuchs, and Elena Uriz were revealed.[2] It is fully shot in Basque.[1]
Release
Filmax will handle theatrical distribution in Spain as well as international sales.[2] It is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 28 November 2025.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Gaua". Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España. 27 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Paul Urkijo inicia el rodaje de 'Gaua', su tercer largometraje". Deia. 27 January 2025.
- ^ a b Larrarte, Mikel (7 October 2024). "El cineasta alavés Paul Urkijo presenta Gaua en el Festival de Sitges". Noticias de Álava.
- ^ González, C (22 January 2025). "'Gaua' empieza a tomar forma". Noticias de Gipuzkoa.
- ^ "Gaua". Filmax. Retrieved 2 April 2025.