On a deserted beach, the echo of an absence draws a young man
into mystery, desire, and an intimate search for identity.
Technical details | Advent | Short film
| Original title: | Ad-vientu |
| English title: | Advent |
| Written / Directed by: | Roberto F. Canuto, Xu Xiaoxi |
| Ass. Producers: | José Manuel González-Fierro Santos, Francisco Javier González-Fierro Santos, Natalia Fernández Canuto, Beatriz Meré |
| Cinematography: | Xu Xiaoxi |
| Music: | Andrea Centazzo |
| Cast: | David Soto Giganto, Ici Díaz, Lidia Méndez, Beatriz Meré, David Blanka |
English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Chinese
fiction, drama mystery, LGBTQ+, identity
DCP · Digital HD · 2.35:1 · Stereo (2.0)
Synopsis
Suso, a young unemployed man with no direction or prospects, encounters a mysterious woman on a deserted beach. Dressed in antique clothing and seemingly out of time, she warns him of an imminent danger before throwing herself into the sea from a cliff.
Tormented by his own image, Suso begins a desperate search for answers that stirs buried memories… and reveals the truth of his hidden identity.
As his inner conflict intensifies, the woman becomes a reflection of his repressed self: the voice of a truth silenced by fear and social conventions.
Commentary
Shot entirely in Asturias and spoken in the Asturian language—an uncommon choice in Spanish cinema—Advent blends psychological drama, mystery and fantasy to explore gender identity, repression and personal rebirth.
Set against the breathtaking coastal landscapes of northern Spain, the film unfolds as a meditation on solitude, memory and transformation. Through a symbolic and poetic language, it addresses themes such as suicide, denial and rebirth, immersing the viewer in a dreamlike atmosphere where the boundaries between the physical and the spiritual begin to blur.
Produced independently and without institutional support, the film was made possible thanks to the dedication of a committed team of Asturian performers and technicians. It features an original score by Italian-American composer Andrea Centazzo, which enhances its emotional depth and introspective tone.
Festivals & Awards
Advent Gallery
