The first work from Fernando Franco revolves around Ana, a 30 year old ambulance driver. Though good at her job, Ana has problems relating in her personal life. She doesn't know it, but she suffers from a condition known by psychiatrists as Borderline Personality Disorder. The situation pushes her to outbreaks of self-destructive behaviour, alcohol abuse and self-harm. Ana is incapable of getting what she wants most: to be happy.
Acting
Marian Álvarez's volcanic, fearless physical performance.
Direction
Franco's unblinking gaze, never exploitative, never reassuring.
Sound
The oppressive silence between emergency sirens.
Director
Fernando Franco
Marian Álvarez
Ana
Andrés Gertrúdix
Álex
Rosana Pastor
Madre de Ana
Ramon Agirre
Padre de Ana
Manolo Solo
Jaime
Patricia López Arnaiz
Sandra
Ramón Barea
Martín
Nagore Aranburu
Tía de Ana
Luis Callejo
Chico de fiesta
Mikel Tello
Ejecutivo de hotel
Paco Obregón
Padre de Elena
Iñaki Ardanaz
Camarero de hotel
Josu Ormaetxe
Comercial de concesionario
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marian Álvarez won Best Actress at San Sebastián; Franco developed the script with her over two years, filming her actual emotional breakdowns.
The film sparked debate in Spain about BPD representation — psychiatrists praised its accuracy while critics called it 'misery porn.' Franco refused to label Ana's condition on-screen, forcing audiences to witness without diagnostic distance.
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