Spanish cinema adds a significant new project with the start of filming for Si te contara, the film with which Alfonso Albacete returns to directing after several years dedicated to other formats. The shoot, which began recently, is taking place in locations across Madrid and Murcia and will last for six weeks, until November 6.
The project features a cast led by Cayetana Guillén-Cuervo, who, in addition to starring in the film, co-wrote the script with Albacete and serves as a producer. The news is significant as it marks Albacete's return to feature film direction with a story described as especially personal, focusing on women who have dedicated their lives to acting.
A production with institutional backing
Si te contara is a production by 221 Studio Baker and Rodar y Rodar, united in the group Rodsep AIE. The film has the participation of Movistar Plus+, RTVE, and Telemadrid, as well as support from the ICAA and the Community and City Council of Murcia. Distribution will be handled by Caramel Films.
The film's budget exceeds 2.5 million euros. For its development, the film received one million euros in the first round of general ICAA grants for 2025, a figure that reflects the institutional support for the project.
A cast featuring several generations of actresses
Alongside Cayetana Guillén-Cuervo, the cast of Si te contara includes Petra Martínez, Paz Vega, Luis Fernández, Lolita Flores, Izan Fernández, Víctor Clavijo, and Zack Gómez. The combination of performers from different generations fits the spirit of the project, which is intended as a tribute to the dynasties of actresses and actors in Spanish film and theater.
Words from the director
Alfonso Albacete has explained that the main goal of the film is to pay tribute to the women who have dedicated their lives to acting, both on screen and on stage, highlighting careers that have often involved personal sacrifices due to their commitment to cultural work.
The director highlighted the collaboration with Cayetana Guillén-Cuervo, who contributed some of her own memories and those of her mother, actress Gemma Cuervo, to build the fiction. According to Albacete, Si te contara is, ultimately, a film by women about women, also focused on the value of acting dynasties within film and theater.
What is Si te contara about?
The synopsis introduces Susi, a successful journalist and single mother who is forced to face everything she has kept hidden for years after suffering a heart attack that causes her to lose her job.
Defined as a contemporary romantic drama with elements of comedy, Si te contara is presented as a story about personal reconstruction when what defined a person's identity suddenly disappears, without sacrificing humor or emotion.
Frequently asked questions
Who is directing Si te contara?
The film is directed by Alfonso Albacete, known for titles such as Más que Amor Frenesí and La Novia de América, who also co-wrote the script with Cayetana Guillén-Cuervo.
Who stars in the film?
Cayetana Guillén-Cuervo leads the cast, accompanied by Petra Martínez, Paz Vega, Luis Fernández, Lolita Flores, Izan Fernández, Víctor Clavijo, and Zack Gómez.
Where is Si te contara being filmed?
Filming is taking place in various locations in Madrid and Murcia over a six-week period ending on November 6.
Which production companies are behind the project?
The film is a production of 221 Studio Baker and Rodar y Rodar, united in the group Rodsep AIE, with distribution handled by Caramel Films.
What is the film’s budget?
Si te contara has a budget exceeding 2.5 million euros, having received one million euros from the ICAA in its first round of general grants for 2025.
What is the story about?
The plot follows Susi, a journalist and single mother who, after losing her job due to a health issue, must face aspects of her life she had kept hidden, in a story about personal reconstruction.
