Rita (2024 film)

Rita is an upcoming Spanish drama film written and directed by Paz Vega (in her directorial debut feature) which stars Sofía Allepuz as the title character alongside Alejandro Escamilla, Paz Vega, and Roberto Álamo.

Plot
Set in 1984 Seville, against the backdrop of the craze about the UEFA Euro 1984, with the Spain's team making inroads in the knockout stage, the plot follows siblings Rita and Lolo (respectively 7- and 5-year-old), as the former dreams about going to the beach.

Production
The film was produced by Áralan Films and Rita la Película AIE, with the association of Oda Films and Arte Sonora Estudios, the participation of Canal Sur, RTVE, and Movistar Plus+, and the funding from ICAA, AAIICC, Triodos Bank, and Crea SGR, boasting a budget of around €2 million. It was fully shot in Andalusia, with Seville as the prime shooting location.

Release
Rita will premiere at the Piazza Grande (Locarno) during the 77th Locarno Film Festival in August 2024. Distributed by Filmax, it is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 25 October 2024.