Unicorns (2023 Spanish film)

Unicorns (Unicornios; Unicorns) is a 2023 drama film directed by Àlex Lora starring Greta Fernández alongside Elena Martín, Nora Navas, and Pablo Molinero.

Plot
The life of young, polyamorous and ambitious Isa begins to crumble as, undecided about committing to a stable monogamous relationship with Guillem, she returns to her family's home with her mother.

Production
The screenplay is a loose adaptation of Sofía Ros' novel Mi casa en llamas, which deviates from the original work in primarily focusing on the protagonist's personal transformation. It was penned by Marta Vivet, Pilar Palomero, María Mínguez and Àlex Lora. The film was produced by Inicia Films alongside Jaibo Films, with support from of TV3, IB3, ICEC, Movistar+ and Creative Europe's MEDIA. Thais Català worked as cinematographer.

Filming began in the province of Alicante, with some footage shot in Cala el Xarco (Villajoyosa), also shooting in Barcelona.

Release
The film is distributed by Filmax. Upon the wrapping of shooting, its theatrical release in Spain was expected for 2022. The film made it to the 26th Málaga Film Festival's official selection slate and was presented on 15 March 2023. It was scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 19 May 2023. Its release date was later reported to be 30 June 2023.

Reception
Toni Vall of Cinemanía rated the film 4 out of 5 stars, writing that it manages to "portray in depth the emptiness of our world", without being wishy-washy.

Quim Casas of El Periódico de Catalunya rated the film 2 out of 5 stars, deeming it to be "a somewhat erratic film about an erratic character".

Accolades

 * rowspan = "12" align = "center" | 2023 || rowspan = "12" | 6th Berlanga Awards || colspan = "2" | Best Film || Nominated || rowspan = "12" |
 * Best Director || Àlex Lora || Nominated
 * Best Actress || Greta Fernández || Nominated
 * rowspan = "2" | Best Supporting Actress || Inma Sancho || Won
 * Isabel Requena || Nominated
 * Best Supporting Actor || Pablo Molinero || Nominated
 * Best Screenplay || María Mínguez, Marta Vivet, Pilar Palomero, Álex Lora || Nominated
 * Best Editing and Post-Production || Mariona Soler, Alex Lora || Nominated
 * Best Cinematography and Lighting || Thais Català || Nominated
 * Best Art Direction || Julia Yolanda || Nominated
 * Best Production Supervision || Maica Sanz || Nominated
 * Best Original Score || Isabel Latorre || Nominated
 * }
 * Best Screenplay || María Mínguez, Marta Vivet, Pilar Palomero, Álex Lora || Nominated
 * Best Editing and Post-Production || Mariona Soler, Alex Lora || Nominated
 * Best Cinematography and Lighting || Thais Català || Nominated
 * Best Art Direction || Julia Yolanda || Nominated
 * Best Production Supervision || Maica Sanz || Nominated
 * Best Original Score || Isabel Latorre || Nominated
 * }
 * Best Production Supervision || Maica Sanz || Nominated
 * Best Original Score || Isabel Latorre || Nominated
 * }
 * Best Original Score || Isabel Latorre || Nominated
 * }