Pauline Adamek

… a haunting if slow-moving exploration of loneliness, idolization, and the dangerous allure of fantasy.

Carmen Maura is simply magnificent. She balances humour, mischief and quiet melancholy with effortless charm. It’s a pure delight to watch her as she navigates loss, rebellion, and even a

… an evident passion for bringing historical spiritual narratives to contemporary audiences.

… a quietly unsettling portrait that resists neat conclusions …

… has an undeniable warmth; its humour is mild, its sincerity unpretentious.

While the premise is serviceable, the execution is lacking: a film about surface polish that can’t quite find any of its own.

This results in a rich and immersive film that challenges dominant historical narratives and restores voice to those who have long been silenced…

… deeply personal and emotionally charged …

… delivers the right amount of action while focusing on the emotional and ethical weight of identity, family, and interworldly belonging.

… a sentimental biopic about a tedious woman.