When a River Becomes the Sea
Quan un riu esdevé el mar
Synopsis
The heroine, a young archaeology student, whose relationship with herself, and with those around her, is forever marked by a traumatic event. Initially, Gaia cannot find the words to describe her situation, let alone the courage to speak about it. Eventually, however – like an archaeological excavation – she begins to uncover fragments of the past in order to piece her life together.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pere Vilà Barceló
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Merino, Pere Vilà Barceló
- Original Title
- Quan un riu esdevé el mar
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Catalan
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- fromzerocinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pere Vilà Barceló
Laura Merino, Pere Vilà Barceló
Ciril Barba
Xavier Pérez Díaz, Pere Vilà Barceló
Xavier Pérez Díaz
Department Leadership Roster
Pere Vilà Barceló
Director
Laura Merino
Writer
Pere Vilà Barceló
Writer
Ciril Barba
Director of Photography
Xavier Pérez Díaz
Editor
Pere Vilà Barceló
Editor
Dàmaris Torres
Production Design
Xavier Pérez Díaz
Producer
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What is When a River Becomes the Sea about?
The heroine, a young archaeology student, whose relationship with herself, and with those around her, is forever marked by a traumatic event. Initially, Gaia cannot find the words to describe her situation, let alone the courage to speak about it. Eventually, however – like an archaeological excavation – she begins to uncover fragments of the past in order to piece her life together.
Who directed When a River Becomes the Sea?
When a River Becomes the Sea was directed by Pere Vilà Barceló.
Who stars in When a River Becomes the Sea?
The principal cast of When a River Becomes the Sea includes Claud Hernández, Àlex Brendemühl, Laia Marull, Bruna Cusí.
When was When a River Becomes the Sea released and how long is it?
When a River Becomes the Sea was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.