Shooting has concluded on the fourth feature film by Fernando Franco, Subsuelo. Co-written with Begoña Arostegui and based on the work of the same name by the Argentinean writer Marcelo Luján, it is the first psychological thriller for the filmmaker from Seville. From the neo-noir and his unique intimate tone, the director offers a reflection on the dark secrets hidden behind a family marked by a tragic event.

Starring emerging actors Julia Martínez (the series La promesa) and Diego Garisa (the Netflix series Welcome to Eden) in the role of twin siblings, the film also features Nacho Sánchez (nominated for two Goya Awards for Manticore [+leggi anche:
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Subsuelo follows Eva (Julia Martínez) and Fabián (Diego Garisa), twins about to come of age. One summer night they are involved in a tragic accident. The specific circumstances are, however, opaque and only seem to be known to both siblings and Mabel (Sonia Almarcha), their mother.

The director has stated that, "the film deals with issues to do with the family as an institution and with the somewhat complex feeling of guilt. It also discusses abuse, in a broad sense that encompasses both abuse of power and physical abuse. Subsuelo raises these issues in a way that aims to make an impression on everyone. It isn’t so much about giving answers as it is about asking questions.”

Fernando Franco has been nominated up to six times for the Goya Awards as an editor for projects such as Blancanieves [+leggi anche:
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Subsuelo is a co-production of LaZona, Kowalski Films, Ferdydurke Films and Blizzard Films AIE, with the participation of RTVE, EiTB, Canal Sur and Movistar Plus+, and with funding from the ICAA and the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa. Its international sales are managed by Elle Driver and it will be distributed in Spain by La Aventura and LaZona Pictures.