The Essay (2025)

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In Córdoba, Spain, budding filmmakers and actors from the Federico García Lorca primary school are working on a film project. An idea takes shape… to bring to the screen the story of the Roma people from the Punjab, who have lived in Spain for several centuries and yet are still perceived as foreigners by the local community.

Director: Carmen Ayala Marín, Alberto Martín Menacho
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
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Screenplay

Music: David Peña Dorantes
Cinematography: Alberto Martín Menacho, Jorge Castrillo
Editing: Carmen Ayala Marín, Alberto Martín Menacho
Country: Switzerland, Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Essay about?
In Córdoba, Spain, budding filmmakers and actors from the Federico García Lorca primary school are working on a film project. An idea takes shape… to bring to the screen the story of the Roma people from the Punjab, who have lived in Spain for several centuries and yet are still perceived as foreigners by the local community.
Who directed The Essay?
The Essay was directed by Carmen Ayala Marín, Alberto Martín Menacho.
How long is The Essay?
The Essay has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is The Essay?
The Essay is a Documentary film.
Where was The Essay produced?
The Essay was produced in Switzerland, Spain.