Sleepless City

Story

Synopsis

La Cañada Real, on the outskirts of Madrid, is one of the largest illegal shanty towns in Europe. Tonino, a 15-year-old Roma boy, has always lived here with his family. With his best friend Bilal, they film the world around them using a mobile phone, inspired by the gypsy legends he hears at home. But everything falls apart when a notice of imminent eviction arrives at his home and he discovers that his best friend is leaving La Cañada for good. Tonino finds himself torn between the dream of a new life and his attachment to his family and roots.

Director

Guillermo Galoe

Writers

Guillermo Galoe, Victor Alonso-Berbel, Inbar Horesh

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Country

Spain, France

Release date

3 September 2025

Ensemble

Cast

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  Antonio Fernández Gabarre

  Tonino

• Bilal Sedraoui

  Bilal

• Jesús Fernández Silva

  Chule

• Felisa Romero Molina

  Felisa

• Pura Salazar

  Pura

• Francisca Jiménez

  Paqui

• Luis Bértolo

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