Cris dedicates herself body and soul to athletics. While preparing for the 800-meter race at the Spanish National Championships, she suffers a severe psychotic break brought on by mounting pressure. As recovery unfolds, Cris keeps her eyes fixed on the track, holding on to the dream that has always defined.
A raw and unflinching portrait of ambition, breakdown, and resilience, RUNNER premiered in competition at the Málaga Film Festival, where it won Best Opera Prima. The film marks the striking debut feature of director Laura García Alonso and introduces newcomer Alba Sáez in a fearless, physically, and emotionally demanding lead performance.
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Spain- Director
- Laura García Alonso
- Executive Producer
- María Zamora, Àngels Masclans, Miriam Porté
- Producer
- Miriam Porté, María Zamora, Àngels Masclans
- Screenwriter
- Laura García Alonso, Pol Cortecans
- Cinematographer
- Gina Ferrer García
- Editor
- Marta Velasco
- Music
- Ylia
- Cast
- Alba Sáez, Marina Salas, Alex Brendemühl, Claudia Gallego, Albert Ruíz
