November verbena
Directed by Eloi Román
Spain · 2026 · 15 min · Country Life; Death; Other; Mental health
Submitted to RTV International Film Festival 2026Synopsis
Javi returns to his childhood village to disconnect and reunite with his family after his father's suicide. However, whispers haunt him through old friendships and unresolved confrontations. At night, partying with old friends, the past explodes. Bet
About the film
Javi returns to his village with his mother and stepfather. However, before arriving they decide to stop to visit the grave of his father, who committed suicide a short time ago. However, Javi does not want to get out of the car. The tension grows when he meets his cousin Rober and his old friends, who see him as the son of a man marked by tragedy. As the night progresses, Javi is confronted with prying eyes, uncomfortable comments and a fight that uncovers his pent-up rage. In his attempt to flee, he ends up in his father's old workshop, where his mother appears to accompany him in his mourning. Finally, Javi visits his father's grave, leaves his resentment behind and, in a symbolic gesture, reconciles with his father and his cousin, who appears with the motorbike. As dawn breaks, the two ride down the road together and return to the village.
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RTV International Film Festival — Inaugural Online Edition · 2026