The Rye Horn

Toronto 2023
Platform Competition
San Sebastian 2023
Golden Shell
European Film Awards
Feature Film Selection 2024

The Rye Horn

A Film by Jaione Camborda

2023 - Spain/Belgium/Portugal - Drama - 105 min.

with Janet Novás , Siobhan Fernandes , Carla Rivas , Daniela Hernán Marchán & Diego Anido

Language: Galician

1971, Francoist Spain. In the Galician countryside María assists women in childbirth. After an attempt to help a young woman in trouble, she suddenly has to hide from the authorities, leave everything behind and flee the country.
On her perilous journey to Portugal, María encounters female solidarity and realizes that she is not alone and that, thanks to the help of others, she might finally find her freedom.

Toronto 2023
Platform Competition
San Sebastian 2023
Golden Shell
European Film Awards
Feature Film Selection 2024

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