The Spanish film that swept the Malaga Film Festival is coming to Movistar Plus+: it will move you to tears.

One of the great revelations of Spanish cinema this year arrives this Friday, August 8th, on Movistar Plus+ . Eva Libertad's debut feature has won over audiences and critics alike after winning four awards at the Malaga Film Festival and captivating the Berlinale audience, which awarded it the Audience Award in the Panorama section. Now, those who missed out on seeing it in theaters have a new opportunity to enjoy this moving drama.

Starring renowned actor Álvaro Cervantes and Miriam Garlo , Sister of the director and a deaf person since the age of seven, Sorda offers a unique look at motherhood, living in different worlds, and the barriers (physical and emotional) that many couples face . Its sensitivity, narrative pulse, and commitment to a realistic portrayal of the deaf community have made it one of the most important Spanish films of the year.

With an honest and intimate approach, Eva Libertad manages to place the viewer on the other side of the mirror: not as a distant observer, but as an active part of the conflict, thanks to a natural, intimate, and visually immersive narrative . Sorda is not only a story about difference, but a powerful reflection on love, identity, and communication in a world that is not yet made for everyone.

Motherhood, identity and listening

Angela is a deaf woman expecting her first child with Hector, her hearing partner . The arrival of their baby girl and the fear that she might not share the same disability shakes the bond that unites them and forces them both to rethink their roles within the family. Can a hearing loss become an insurmountable barrier to raising a daughter together? What happens when the outside world isn't ready to understand or hear you?

Unlike other films with characters with disabilities, Sorda doesn't focus on individual drama, but instead broadens the focus to Ángela's surroundings: her deaf friends, sign language parties, the lack of interpreters in the healthcare system , and the lack of communication created by the use of hearing aids instead of the language of this community. All of this is portrayed from a realistic and empathetic perspective, avoiding victimhood and focusing on showing what it's like when your language isn't the same as the majority.

Critics have unanimously applauded the director's work, both for the script and for her firm and sensitive direction . The moments shared between the couple, as well as the scenes with deaf and hearing friends, are written with precision and emotion, achieving a balance between the intimate and the social that is rarely seen in Spanish cinema . Also notable was the decision to subtitle all theatrical screenings, something unprecedented in Spanish films, and hailed by the deaf community as an essential step forward.

The delicacy with which the scenes are filmed and their enormous emotional intensity make 'Sorda' a film that leaves a mark.

Both Garlo and Cervantes shine in their roles with restrained and honest performances . The natural way they handle moments of enormous emotional intensity—such as childbirth or arguments between couples—allows the viewer to empathize from the very first scene. The final sequence, subtle and well-rounded, has been hailed by many as one of the best closing sequences of the film season. Sorda is, without a doubt, a film that leaves its mark .