Aquí (2027)

Name: Aquí
Genre: Drama
Released: 2027-01-20
Duration: 203 min
Cast: Alex Peláez, Hugo Encuentra, Manolo Solo, Patricia López Arnaiz, Lambert Wilson

Aquí (2027), directed by Tiago Guedes, starring Alex Peláez and Hugo Encuentra.

01/20/2027 BR Drama 3h 23m

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Synopsis

In a new land where everyone receives a new name and begins again without a past, Simón takes responsibility for David, a child he met on the crossing to a new life. Driven by an inexplicable conviction, he sets out to find the boy’s mother despite the fact David remembers nothing about her. When he recognizes Inés as the right woman, she accepts the role and an unlikely bond forms between them. While society imposes rules and treats difference as a threat, David resists being shaped and stands for imagination and freedom.

Daniela CajíasCinematography
Tiago GuedesDirector, Screenplay
Jackie BastideEditing
Tiago AugustoEditing

About the film

Aquí (English: Here) is a 2026 Spanish-language dystopian drama film directed by Tiago Guedes, co-written with Luís Araújo and based on the Jesús trilogy by J. M. Coetzee. It stars Álex Peláez, Manolo Solo, and Patricia López Arnaiz.

The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Premiere section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 18 May.

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The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Premiere section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 18 May.

Plot

In a dystopian world, child refugee David acquaints with Simón, and then Inés, escaping together to a city, where the kid nurtures mysterious abilities.

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Production

Development

A French-Portuguese co-production, it was produced by Paulo Branco through Leopardo Filmes, in co-production with Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP), Alfama Films an APM. Alongside associated producers Belino Production, CB Partners and Filmgalerie 451. Supported by Instituto do Cinema e Audiovisual (ICA), PIC Portugal Fundo de Apoio ao Turismo e ao Cinema, Lisbon Municipal Chamber, Lisboa Film Commission, Porto City Hall, Filmaporto Film Commission, Viana do Castelo Municipal Chamber and Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée.

Filming

Filming locations included the freguesia of Alvarães in Viana do Castelo, where Coetzee visited the shooting.

Release

The film was screened at the 'Cannes Premiere' section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 18 May. Films Boutique acquired sales rights to the film.

References

External links

Aquí at IMDb

Text from Aquí (film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquí_(film)

Trivia

The production budget was US$ 5.3 million.
It premieres on January 20, 2027, a Wednesday.
It runs 3h23 — well over the usual two hours.
This film's quiz has 12 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosLeopardo Filmes, Alfama Films
CountriesFrance, Portugal
LanguagesSpanish
BudgetUS$ 5,300,000
StatusReleased

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Based on

The Childhood of Jesus

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Crew

Daniela Cajías Cinematography
Tiago Guedes Director
Jackie Bastide Editing
Tiago Augusto Editing
Paulo Branco Producer
Luís Araújo Screenplay
Tiago Guedes Screenplay

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What is Aquí about?

Aquí: In a new land where everyone receives a new name and begins again without a past, Simón takes responsibility for David, a child he met on the crossing to a new life. Driven by an inexplicable conviction, he sets out to find the boy’s mother despite the fact David remembers nothing about her. When he recognizes Inés as…

Who directed Aquí?

Aquí was directed by Tiago Guedes in 2027.

Who stars in Aquí?

The cast of Aquí includes Alex Peláez, Hugo Encuentra, Manolo Solo, Patricia López Arnaiz and Lambert Wilson.

How long is Aquí?

Aquí runs for 203 minutes, or 3h23.

What is Aquí based on?

Aquí is based on The Childhood of Jesus.