Fernando Trullols

BALANDRAU, WHERE THE FIERCE WIND BLEW

Drama Thriller

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BALANDRAU, WHERE THE FIERCE WIND BLEW

Title: BALANDRAU, WHERE THE FIERCE WIND BLEW

Original title: BALANDRAU, VENT SALVATGE

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Running Time: 116

Language/s: Catalan

Status: Completed

Year: 2026

Directors: Fernando Trullols

Screenplay: Danielle Schleif, based on the book ‘Viento salvaje’ by Jordi Cruz

Producers: Guille Cascante, Tono Folguera, Ariadna Dot

Cast: Álvaro Cervantes, Bruna Cusí, Marc Martínez

Synopsis:

On 30th December, 2000, a group of friends begin their ascent of Balandrau, a mountain of barely 2,500 meters. The mountaineers enjoy the sun accompanying them until, in a matter of minutes, everything takes a dramatic turn for the worse. An unforeseen blizzard unleashes the worst storm in the history of the Pyrenees, southern Europe’s majestic mountain range.

Critics :

“Overwhelming and imposing in terms of visual and sound design.” — El Periódico
“An outstanding ensemble cast.” — La Vanguardia
“Titanic and lovestruck Álvaro Cervantes” — Fotogramas
“A necessary film”; “An exercise in remembrance and a tribute to those who did not return, those who survived, and those who went out to rescue them.” — Rac 1
“The onset of the fierce storm is very well directed and terrifyingly spectacular.” — La Razón
“An impressive final twenty minutes. Pure emotion.” — Cinemanía
“An impressive soundtrack by Arnau Bataller”; “The film goes straight for the emotions.” — Butaca y butacón

News:

Spain’s Filmax Nabs AFM-Bound ‘Balandrau: Where the Fierce Wind Blew,’ Described as a ‘Real-Life Tragedy That Impacted a Whole Country’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Spain’s Filmax has pounced on the international sales rights to true survival tale “Balandrau: Where the Fierce Wind Blew,” in the run-up to the AFM.Drama is inspired by actual events that took place in the Catalan Pyrenees and is based... Read More