''Truce(s)'' ( es, Tregua(s), links=no) is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Mario Hernández which stars

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and

Bruna Cusí Bruna Cusí Echaniz (born 9 September 1986) is a Spanish actress, winner of Goya Award for Best New Actress The Goya Award for Best New Actress ( es, Premio Goya a la mejor actriz revelación, links=no) is one of the Goya Awards, Spain's prin ...

Plot

The plot tracks the long-running closeted relationship between

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Ara and screenwriter Edu, who meet up again during the

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Cast

Production

''Tregua(s)'' is a Godello Entertainment, Producciones La Cochera, Sierra Gador Producciones, and The Lobby production. Shooting locations included Málaga and

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Release

The film had its world premiere at the

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, being presented on 11 March 2023. Its festival run also included screenings at the Ibicine Ibiza Festival, and the . Distributed by Syldavia, it was released theatrically in Spain on 22 September 2023.

Reception

Sergio F. Pinilla of ''

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'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, underscoring it to be a "promising debut, with Bruna Cusí and Salva Reina in a state of grace".

Accolades

, - , , , 3rd Carmen Awards , , Best Actor , , Salva Reina , , , ,

References

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