Ariel

An actress travels to the Azores to join a touring production of The Tempest. Upon her arrival, she finds that the theater and her fellow company members are nowhere to be found. After she meets a person named Ariel, she learns that the play has already begun and that the island itself serves as the stage, with the local residents acting as the characters.

This fantasy drama was written and directed by Lois Patiño, following his 2023 film Samsara. The production was a collaboration between companies from Spain and Portugal, including Filmika Galaika, Bando à Parte, and AvistaVulcão. The movie features a credited cast of 43 people, with lead roles played by Agustina Muñoz as Agus and Irene Escolar as Ariel. Other cast members include José Díaz, Hugo Torres, Marta Pazos, and Susana Salema. The film has a total runtime of 108 minutes.