Luis Tosar stars in Golpes, Rafael Cobos' directorial debut

Published on January 06, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
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Still or promotional poster from the movie Golpes, showing actor Luis Tosar in an intense and dramatic close-up, with an expression suggesting internal conflict and determination.

Luis Tosar Stars in Golpes, Rafael Cobos' Directorial Debut

This Friday, December 5, Golpes arrives in theaters, a film that marks a milestone: the directing debut of the prestigious screenwriter Rafael Cobos. Starring the charismatic Luis Tosar, the film dives into the turbulent waters of Spain's historical memory, a territory the actor considers essential to explore for collective learning. 🎬

A Creative Leap from Writing to Directing

Rafael Cobos, narrative architect of successes like La isla mínima and Modelo 77, swaps the pen for the clapperboard with this project. His transition is not just a role change, but the natural evolution of a creator whose signature guarantees psychological depth and a socially committed gaze. Having Luis Tosar's performance, an actor known for his intensity and commitment, adds a layer of authenticity and dramatic weight to a story designed to move and make people think.

Key Aspects of the Golpes Project:
"We are a very young democracy, we still have a lot to learn" - Luis Tosar about Golpes.

Cinema as a Mirror of a Pending Conversation

The film premieres at a time of effervescent public discussion on how to address the wounds of the past. Tosar's reflection is not casual; it points directly to the need for civic maturity. Golpes does not aspire to be an academic documentary, but a cinematic experience that, through the emotions and personal drama of its characters, invites serene reflection on history to understand the present. Its release transcends the merely cinematic to become a relevant cultural event.

Why Golpes is a Significant Premiere:

A Necessary Reflection Against Forgetting

In the face of stances that prefer to ignore the past, Golpes stands as an example of the power of the seventh art. Cinema demonstrates, once again, its capacity to be that uncomfortable but essential mirror that a society needs to observe itself honestly. With the quality seal of Cobos and Tosar's interpretive strength, this film is shaping up not only as an exercise in memory, but as a valuable contribution to the Spanish cultural landscape. 🎭