La desconocida (upcoming film)

La desconocida
Directed byGabe Ibáñez
Screenplay byLara Sendim
Based onLa desconocida
by Rosa Montero and Olivier Truc
Starring
Production
company
K&S Films
Distributed byNetflix
LanguageSpanish

La desconocida is an upcoming thriller film directed by Gabe Ibáñez and written by Lara Sendim based on the novel by Rosa Montero and Olivier Truc. It stars Ana Rujas alongside Candela Peña and Pol López.

Plot

The plot is set in between Barcelona and Lyon.[1] Found by the police in a container of the Port of Barcelona, a woman unable to recall her identity is taken to a hospital, where an attempt is made on her life. Inspectors Anna Ripoll and Quique Zárate take over the investigation.[2]

Cast

Production

Netflix disclosed the project along a slate of other future films at an industry gathering during the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival in September 2024.[3] Back then, it was set to be directed by Eva Vives.[4] Adapted by Lara Sendim, La desconocida is based on the novel La desconocida (Alfaguara & Points, 2023) by Rosa Montero and Olivier Truc.[5] The film is a K&S Films production for Netflix. Filming in Algeciras was reported to have begun on 27 May 2025 by local media, with Gabriel Ibáñez Rodrigo assuming direction duties.[1] Shooting locations in the city included Llano Amarillo and El Rinconcillo.[6] On 2 June 2025, Netflix formally announced the beginning of filming and the cast.[2]

Release

Netflix will release the film.

References

  1. ^ a b Ruggiu, Valeria; Diarte, Iñigo (28 May 2025). "Netflix elige Algeciras como plató para su película 'La Desconocida'". Diario Área Campo de Gibraltar.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "La nueva apuesta de Netflix: un thriller protagonizado por Candela Peña, Ana Rujas y Pol López". Mundo Deportivo. Grupo Godó. 2 June 2025.
  3. ^ Hopewell, John; Lang, Jamie (21 September 2024). "Netflix Unveils Latest Spanish Film Slate at San Sebastian". Variety.
  4. ^ Zurbano, Janire (21 September 2024). "De 'El hoyo 2' a lo nuevo de Bayona y los Javis: Netflix España presenta sus novedades en San Sebastián 2024". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
  5. ^ "'La desconocida': Candela Peña, Pol López y Ana Rujas protagonizan la nueva película de Netflix". Cine con Ñ. 2 June 2025.
  6. ^ Rodríguez, A; González, A (27 May 2025). "Netflix rueda en Algeciras 'La desconocida', una adaptación de la novela de Rosa Montero y Olivier Truc con Manolo Solo y Kira Miró". Europa Sur. Grupo Joly.