Far From the Trees

Far From the Trees
Far From the Trees
	Promotional poster
Spanish	Lejos de los árboles
Directed by	Meritxell Colell
Screenplay by	Meritxell Colell
Produced by	Mayca Sanz L-Higueras
Starring	Angélica Castelló; Jose Luis López Cama; Teresita Sánchez; Caterina Ramirez Guallar;
Narrated by	Néstor Calvet; Rosa Maria Duran i Gili;
Cinematography	Julián Elizalde
Edited by	Ana Pfaff; Meritxell Colell;
Music by	Angélica Castelló
Production; companies	Allegra Films; Exit Media; Animalita;
Release date	August 13, 2026 (Locarno);
Running time	117 minutes
Countries	Spain; Peru; Italy;
Languages	Spanish; Catalan; Quechua;

Far From the Trees (Spanish: Lejos de los árboles) is a 2026 Spanish drama film written and directed by Meritxell Colell. A co-production among Spain, Peru and Italy, it follows Adela, a Mexican artist, and granddaughter of Republican exiles, who continuing her grandfather's legacy takes a trip to Peru.^[1]^[2]

The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 79th Locarno Film Festival on 9 August 2026, where it won the FIPRESCI Prize.^[3] It will subsequently hold its National premiere at the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival in September 2026, screening in the Zabaltegi-Tabakalera for the 'Zabaltegi-Tabakalera award'.

Cast

Angélica Castelló as Adela
Jose Luis López Cama as Lucho
Teresita Sánchez as Paula
Caterina Ramirez Guallar as Adelita

Production

The film produced by Allegra Films, Animalita Films, and Exit Media was shot across two continents, with principal photography conducted in Peru, specifically in Cusco, the jungle and the Andes, and in Catalonia, encompassing the regions of Montsià, Terres de l'Ebre and Maresme, and the city of Barcelona. The film was wrapped up in March 2026.^[4]

The film was made with support from Barcelona-based botanical artist Paula Bruna and Peruvian multimedia creator Cecilia Paredes, and was filmed in both digital and 16 mm formats to depict Adela's memories and dreams. The lead performer, Angélica Castelló, who is also a Mexican electronic composer and sound artist, created the film's soundtrack as well.^[4]

Release

Far From the Trees had its World Premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on 13 August 2026, and competed for Golden Leopard.^[5]^[6] The film is also selected in the Zabaltegi-Tabakalera section of the 74th San Sebastián International Film Festival to be held in September 2026.^[7]

Accolades

Award	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
Locarno Film Festival	15 August 2025	Golden Leopard	Far From the Trees	Nominated	^[8]
Locarno Film Festival	15 August 2025	FIPRESCI Prize		Won	^[9]
San Sebastián International Film Festival	26 September 2026	Zabaltegi-Tabakalera Award		Pending	^[10]

References

↑ Colell, Meritxell (22 July 2026). "Far From the Trees". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
↑ "Locarno Film Festival – Far From the Trees". Locarno Film Festival. 9 July 2026. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
↑ Del Don, Giorgia (9 July 2026). "Locarno unveils its competition line-up". Cineuropa. Retrieved 24 July 2026.
1 2 Rivera, Alfonso (6 March 2026). "Meritxell Colell completes filming of Far from the Trees". Cineuropa. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
↑ Szalai, Georg (9 July 2026). "Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw Films Set for Locarno Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
↑ Del Don, Giorgia (9 July 2026). "Locarno unveils its competition line-up". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
↑ Rivera, Alfonso (17 July 2026). "The San Sebastián International Film Festival announces another major Spanish presence". Cineuropa. Retrieved 16 August 2026.
↑ Ben Dalton (9 July 2026). "Locarno unveils 2026 lineup including Hong Sangsoo's 'Nowhere To Lay My Eyes', Denis Cote's 'Nobody's Violence'". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
↑ Georg Szalai (15 August 2026). "Locarno Film Festival Awards Go to 'You Don't Belong Here,' Hong Sangsoo, Monica Bellucci". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
↑ "Roberto Bueso, Mikel Gurrea and Javier Ruiz Caldera to compete for the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian Festival's 74th edition". San Sebastián International Film Festival. 16 July 2026. Retrieved 17 August 2026.

External links

Far From the Trees at IMDb
Far From the Trees at AlloCiné (in French)
Far From the Trees at San Sebastián International Film Festival

[1] Colell, Meritxell (22 July 2026). "Far From the Trees". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 August 2026.

[2] "Locarno Film Festival – Far From the Trees". Locarno Film Festival. 9 July 2026. Retrieved 15 August 2026.

[3] Del Don, Giorgia (9 July 2026). "Locarno unveils its competition line-up". Cineuropa. Retrieved 24 July 2026.

[cine:1-4] 1 2 Rivera, Alfonso (6 March 2026). "Meritxell Colell completes filming of Far from the Trees". Cineuropa. Retrieved 16 August 2026.

[lul:hr-5] Szalai, Georg (9 July 2026). "Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw Films Set for Locarno Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 August 2026.

[6] Del Don, Giorgia (9 July 2026). "Locarno unveils its competition line-up". Cineuropa. Retrieved 15 August 2026.

[7] Rivera, Alfonso (17 July 2026). "The San Sebastián International Film Festival announces another major Spanish presence". Cineuropa. Retrieved 16 August 2026.

[lineup:sd-8] Ben Dalton (9 July 2026). "Locarno unveils 2026 lineup including Hong Sangsoo's 'Nowhere To Lay My Eyes', Denis Cote's 'Nobody's Violence'". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 25 July 2026.

[1:hr-9] Georg Szalai (15 August 2026). "Locarno Film Festival Awards Go to 'You Don't Belong Here,' Hong Sangsoo, Monica Bellucci". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 August 2026.

[10] "Roberto Bueso, Mikel Gurrea and Javier Ruiz Caldera to compete for the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian Festival's 74th edition". San Sebastián International Film Festival. 16 July 2026. Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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