Where the Black Sand Burns
“You hear the rumble, you know what’s coming.”
Synopsis
Mateo lives in a small village near the crater of a volcano. As the volcano awakens, Alejandra, his love, sees it as an opportunity to leave and explore the world outside, while Mateo wishes to stay. As everything threatens to fall apart, Mateo realizes he has nowhere left to hide, not even behind the volcano.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Film Festival Oostende
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lore Loyens
- Screenplay & Story
- Lore Loyens
- Original Title
- Where the Black Sand Burns
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lore Loyens
Lore Loyens
Lukas Gevaert
Department Leadership Roster
Lore Loyens
Director
Lore Loyens
Writer
Lukas Gevaert
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where the Black Sand Burns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Where the Black Sand Burns about?
Mateo lives in a small village near the crater of a volcano. As the volcano awakens, Alejandra, his love, sees it as an opportunity to leave and explore the world outside, while Mateo wishes to stay. As everything threatens to fall apart, Mateo realizes he has nowhere left to hide, not even behind the volcano.
Who directed Where the Black Sand Burns?
Where the Black Sand Burns was directed by Lore Loyens.
Who stars in Where the Black Sand Burns?
The principal cast of Where the Black Sand Burns includes Bradley J. Ibrahim, Mara Reina.
When was Where the Black Sand Burns released and how long is it?
Where the Black Sand Burns was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 20m.