Band Together (film)
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| Spanish | Rondallas |
| Directed by | Daniel Sánchez Arévalo |
| Written by | Daniel Sánchez Arévalo |
| Produced by | Ramón Campos |
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| Cinematography | Rafa García |
| Edited by | Miguel Sanz |
| Music by | Federico Jusid |
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| Distributed by | Beta Fiction Spain |
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| Country | Spain |
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Band Together[1] (Spanish: Rondallas) is a 2025 Spanish comedy-drama film written and directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo. Its ensemble cast includes Javier Gutiérrez, María Vázquez, Judith Fernández, and Tamar Novas.
The film premiered at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 23 September 2025 ahead of its 1 January 2026 theatrical rollout in Spain by Beta Fiction Spain.
Plot
After a tragedy in the sea, inhabitants of a Galician fishing village rehearse a rondalla performance to compete against other neighbouring villages and heal themselves.[2]
Cast
- Javier Gutiérrez as Luis[3]
- María Vázquez as Carmen[3]
- Judith Fernández as Andrea[3]
- Tamar Novas as Xoel[3]
- Carlos Blanco as Yayo[3]
- Fer Fraga as Elías[3]
- Xosé A. Touriñán[4]
- Marta Larralde[4]
- Lola López Rodríguez[2]
Production
The film is a Mister Fields and Friends, Bambú Producciones, and Rondallas Movie AIE production,[5] with the participation of Movistar Plus+, RTVE, TVG and backing from ICAA.[2] It was shot in locations of the province of Pontevedra, primarily A Guarda and Tui, but also Baiona, Oia, and Vigo, including in IFEVI and the University of Vigo.[6][2][7]
Release
Band Together was presented at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival on 23 September 2025.[8][9][10] Distributed by Beta Fiction Spain,[5] the film is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 1 January 2026.[2][6]
Reception
Andrea G. Bermejo of Cinemanía rated Band Together 4 out of 5 stars, assessing how Sánchez Arévalo delivers his best attempt yet at adhering to the standards of the feel-good movie, also welcoming how he manages to make us grow fond of all the characters of the ensemble film without neglecting each of their storylines.[11]
Luis Martínez of El Mundo rated the film 4 out of 5 stars writing that "it is essentially popular cinema. And it is so without condescension, without false modesty, without prejudice, and in a way that could even be described as slightly arrogant".[12]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2026
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13th Feroz Awards | Best Comedy Film | Nominated | [13] | |
| 81st CEC Medals | Best New Actress | Judith Fernández | Nominated | ||
| Best New Actor | Fer Fraga | Nominated | |||
| 40th Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Tamar Novas | Nominated | ||
See also
References
- ^ "Band Together (Rondallas)". StudioCanal. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Así suenan las «Rondallas» de Sánchez Arévalo con escenario vigués". Faro de Vigo. Prensa Ibérica. 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (7 January 2025). "Los estrenos del 1 de enero. 'Rondallas'. Solidaridad marinera". Aisge.
- ^ a b Marcos, Patricia (24 September 2024). "El precioso pueblo pesquero de Galicia donde Sánchez Arévalo rueda su nueva película con Javier Gutiérrez". Bluper – via El Español.
- ^ a b Pardillos, David (21 September 2024). "Comienza el rodaje de 'Rondallas', la nueva película de Daniel Sánchez-Arévalo". Infobae.
- ^ a b Naveira, Alba (17 June 2025). "'Rondallas' de Sánchez Arévalo abre los cines en 2026: las Rías Baixas brillan en la gran pantalla". Treintayseis – via El Español.
- ^ "Daniel Sánchez Arévalo rueda en la provincia de Pontevedra "Rondallas", su sexta película". La Vanguardia. 19 September 2024.
- ^ "El folclore gallego luce en San Sebastián". Faro de Vigo. Prensa Ibérica. 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Rondallas / Band Together". sansebastianfestival.com. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ Ramón, Esteban (11 July 2025). "José Luis Guerín, 'los Moriarti' y Alberto Rodríguez competirán por la Concha de Oro del Festival de San Sebastián". rtve.es.
- ^ Bermejo, Andrea G. (30 December 2025). "Crítica de 'Rondallas': Daniel Sánchez Arévalo firma la 'feel good movie' española (y galega) definitiva". Cinemanía.
- ^ Martínez, Luis (30 December 2025). "Rondallas: El cine como celebración y éxtasis (****)". El Mundo.
- ^ Abenia, Enrique (25 January 2026). "Palmarés completo de los Premios Feroz 2026: 'Los domingos' puede con el efecto Óscar de 'Sirât'". Cinemanía (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 January 2026 – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ Arias, Mariajo (24 February 2026). "'Los domingos' copa un palmarés de las Medallas CEC con premios para 'Anatomía de un instante'". Kinótico.
- ^ "Palmarés Premios Goya 2026: lista completa con todos los ganadores, en directo". Cinemanía (in Spanish). 1 March 2026. Retrieved 1 March 2026 – via 20minutos.es.