Breaking Chains
Directed by Gema Ganza
Spain · 2026 · 16 min · Social issues; Self-help; Low budget; Inequalities; Disability; Other; Couples; Relationship; Love; Health; No violence; Loneliness; Solidarity; Theatre;
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
Pedro, a young man in a wheelchair who dreams of becoming an actor, faces his fear of rejection when he realizes he is falling in love with Maite. To move forward, he must dare to take the leap and break through his own barriers.
About the film
Pedro, a boy in a wheelchair due to a severe disability, is intelligent and charismatic, but he carries deep emotional insecurity because of his condition. As he prepares to fulfill his dream of becoming an actor, he falls in love with Maite, a classmate who treats him naturally and shares interests and a sense of connection with him. However, his fear of rejection keeps him silent. After opening up to his best friend, Pedro must decide whether to confront his deepest fears and finally approach Maite to confess his feelings, or resign himself to loneliness to avoid the overwhelming anguish caused by his fear of rejection.
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RTV International Film Festival — Inaugural Online Edition · 2026