

Tough
Duro
Synopsis
A film about sexist violence, structured through several independent stories in which actors portray characters of the opposite sex. By using gender-swapped casting, the film explores how reversing traditional roles can shift our understanding of power dynamics and the conflicts that emerge from them.
Top Cast
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D'A Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesc Cuéllar
- Screenplay & Story
- Bàrbara Mestanza
- Original Title
- Duro
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Lapiscina
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesc Cuéllar
Bàrbara Mestanza
Manu León
Patricia Sagués
Department Leadership Roster
Francesc Cuéllar
Director
Bàrbara Mestanza
Writer
Manu León
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tough
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tough about?
A film about sexist violence, structured through several independent stories in which actors portray characters of the opposite sex. By using gender-swapped casting, the film explores how reversing traditional roles can shift our understanding of power dynamics and the conflicts that emerge from them.
Who directed Tough?
Tough was directed by Francesc Cuéllar.
Who stars in Tough?
The principal cast of Tough includes Diana Gómez, Carlos Cuevas, Nacho Vigalondo, Omar Ayuso, Cristian Valencia.
When was Tough released and how long is it?
Tough was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
