Dance of the Living (2026)
On the arid island of Fuerteventura, Miguel and his daughter Mariana struggle to move forward after his wife’s death, a loss that has set them adrift. Traditional wrestling is all they know, their way of making a place in the world. But Miguel’s body is failing him, and Mariana’s anger is pushing her to break the rules. As the championship final approaches, father and daughter find themselves on uncertain ground, searching for a way back to each other before it’s too late.
Director: José Ángel Alayón Dévora
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: January 30, 2026
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Camilo Sanabria, Adriana García Galán
Cinematography: Mauro Herce
Editing: Emma Tusell
Production: El Viaje Films, Blond Indian Films
Country: Spain, Colombia
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dance of the Living about?
- On the arid island of Fuerteventura, Miguel and his daughter Mariana struggle to move forward after his wife’s death, a loss that has set them adrift. Traditional wrestling is all they know, their way of making a place in the world. But Miguel’s body is failing him, and Mariana’s anger is pushing her to break the rules. As the championship final approaches, father and daughter find themselves on uncertain ground, searching for a way back to each other before it’s too late.
- Who directed Dance of the Living?
- Dance of the Living was directed by José Ángel Alayón Dévora.
- Who stars in Dance of the Living?
- Dance of the Living stars Yazmina Estupiñan, Tomasín Padrón, Inés Cano, Sara Cano, Aridany Pérez.
- How long is Dance of the Living?
- Dance of the Living has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Dance of the Living?
- Dance of the Living is a Drama film.
- Where was Dance of the Living produced?
- Dance of the Living was produced in Spain, Colombia.