Strange River

Estrany Riu

Jaume Claret Muxart’s poetic debut feature is a sensitive and lyrical coming-of-age drama.

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Credits

  • Director

    Jaume Claret Muxart

  • Screenwriters

    Jaume Claret Muxart, Meritxell Colell

  • With

    Jan Monter, Nausicaa Bonnín, Francesco Wenz

  • Spain-Germany 2025. 105min

  • Courtesy of

    Films Boutique

  • Languages

    Catalan, German, English

    With English subtitles

Introduction

Beautifully shot on 16mm, this elegant film chronicles a teenage boy’s journey of emancipation, as he accompanies his family on a cycling trip along the Danube. Sixteen-year-old Dídac’s encounter with a mysterious German boy stirs unexpected emotions in him. But his mother’s own journey of self-rediscovery offers a subtle and affecting parallel, in this sensitive and articulate film.

Darren Jones

How to book

BFI Flare tickets start from £10, with concessions available for many screenings and discounts for BFI Members. Booking information and ticket prices.

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