Gaua (The Night)

Set in the Basque Country of Spain during the 17th century, Gaua (The Night) follows a woman named Kattalin. After fleeing her farmhouse in the middle of the night, she travels through the mountains and becomes lost in a dense forest. While wandering through the darkness, she becomes aware that an unknown presence is stalking her.

The film was written and directed by Paul Urkijo Alijo, following his previous work on Errementari: The Blacksmith and the Devil in 2018 and Irati in 2023. Yune Nogueiras stars in the lead role as Kattalin, appearing alongside a cast that includes Ane Gabarain, Elena Irureta, Iñake Irastorza, Xabi «Jabato» López, and Manex Fuchs. Produced by TVE, EiTB, Irusoin, and Ikusgarri Films, the movie blends elements of drama, fantasy, and horror over a runtime of 92 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.9/10 based on 79 votes.