Dance of the Living

Set on the dry landscape of Fuerteventura, this drama follows Miguel and his daughter Mariana as they navigate the grief following the death of Miguel's wife. Both are deeply connected to traditional wrestling, which serves as their primary means of finding a place in society. However, their bond is tested as Miguel suffers from physical decline and Mariana struggles with anger that leads her to defy established rules. As a championship final draws near, the two attempt to reconcile their relationship and overcome their shared loss.

The film was directed by José Ángel Alayón Dévora and written by Marina Alberti and Samuel M. Delgado. It features Tomasín Padrón as Miguel and Yazmina Estupinán as Mariana. Produced by El Viaje Films and Blond Indian Films, the project is a joint production between Spain and Colombia with a total runtime of 92 minutes.