Rondallas: Daniel Sánchez Arévalo's New Film Hits Theaters

Published on January 06, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Still from the movie Rondallas showing the main cast, with Javier Gutiérrez and María Vázquez in front, in a rehearsal with traditional Galician instruments inside a venue with stone walls.

Rondallas: Daniel Sánchez Arévalo's new film arrives in theaters

Director Daniel Sánchez Arévalo presents his latest work, Rondallas, which premieres in theaters next Thursday. After successes like AzulOscuroCasiNegro, the filmmaker now opts for a Galician musical group to build a story about healing after a painful event. 🎬

Traditional music as the narrative axis

The film takes its name from the typical musical formations of Galicia. In the plot, a rondalla acts as the engine that drives the characters to move forward. Sánchez Arévalo explains that he seeks to talk about the we in an era marked by the I, inviting the audience to value cultural identity. The director emphasizes that this message gains more strength in what he describes as times of dehumanizing relationships.

Key elements of the production:
  • Director and screenwriter: Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, known for his personal and acclaimed cinema.
  • Genre: Ensemble drama with comedic touches, using music as the connecting thread.
  • Premise: A traditional music band as a possible response to contemporary problems.
The film seeks to encourage the audience to take pride in our identity and culture.

An ensemble cast with extensive careers

The film brings together a protagonist cast with solid experience in Spanish cinema. The ensemble story is supported by these actors' performances, promising a tone that mixes intense moments with lighter ones.

Main actors:
  • Javier Gutiérrez: Goya Award winner, leads the cast.
  • María Vázquez and Judith Fernández: Actresses with consolidated careers in film and series.
  • Tamar Novas, Carlos Blanco and Fer Fraga: Complete the main core, adding diversity to the ensemble.

An unconventional proposal

The idea that a Galician rondalla can help resolve modern conflicts poses an original premise. The film questions whether the path to overcoming a tragedy involves joining a group or going it alone. It remains to be seen how the audience receives this invitation to celebrate the collective through music. 🎻