Leo & Lou
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| Directed by | Carlos Solano |
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| Story by | Carlos Camba Tomé |
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| Cinematography | Borja López Díaz |
| Edited by | Felipe Bravo |
| Music by | Iván Palomares |
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| Distributed by | Filmax |
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| Language | Spanish |
Leo & Lou is a 2025 comedy film directed by Carlos Solano starring Isak Férriz and Julia Sulleiro.
It premiered at the 70th Valladolid International Film Festival on 26 October 2025 ahead of its Spanish theatrical release by Filmax on 7 November 2025.
Plot
The plot follows Leo, an orphan mute girl fleeing a shelter in order to attend a fishing competition, and Lou, a down-and-outer man, as the latter picks Leo up hitchhiking thinking about returning her home, as they embark on a fun adventure instead.[1]
Cast
- Isak Férriz as Lou[1]
- Julia Sulleiro as Leo[1]
- Manuel Manquiña[2]
- Marta Larralde as María[3]
- María Pujalte[2]
- Maggie Civantos as Mar[3]
Production
A Spanish-British-Romanian venture, the film was produced by Zeta Cinema, Zeta Audiovisual, Aurora Audiovisual AIE, and Frida Films alongside Lunatica Limited and Motion Picture Management, with the association of LipSync and Richmond Pictures, and the participation of RTVE, CRTVG, and Netflix.[4] It was shot in Galicia.[2]
Release
Leo & Lou had its world premiere in a RTVE gala held at the Teatro Zorrilla as a part of the 70th Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci) on 26 October 2025.[5][6][7][8] For its international premiere,[9] it was also selected for the 'Just Film International Competition Programme' nestled in the 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival,[4] and in the slates of the Mar del Plata International Film Festival and the Almería International Film Festival (FICAL).[10]
Distributed by Filmax, it was released theatrically in Spain on 7 November 2025.[11][12]
Reception
Paula Hernández Platero of Cinemanía rated the film 3½ out of 5 stars, assessing that it is "impossible not to grow fond of the two main characters" who "will leave you feeling warm inside when you leave the theater".[13]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2025 |
29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | Just Film — Best Film Award (Children's Competition) | Won | [14] | |
2026
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81st CEC Medals | Best New Director | Carlos Solano | Nominated | [15] |
| 40th Goya Awards | Best Original Score | Iván Palomares | Nominated | [16] | |
See also
References
- ^ a b c Rivera, Alfonso (21 August 2024). "Carlos Solano makes his feature debut with Leo & Lou". Cineuropa.
- ^ a b c "Finaliza el rodaje en Galicia de la película "Leo & Lou" del director Carlos Solano". Faro de Vigo. Prensa Ibérica. 20 August 2024.
- ^ a b Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (4 November 2025). "Los estrenos del 7 de noviembre. 'Leo & Lou'. Unidos por el azar". Aisge.
- ^ a b "RTVE.es estrena el tráiler de 'LEO & LOU', una divertida comedia dirigida por Carlos Solano". rtve.es. 30 September 2025.
- ^ "RTVE estrena en su segunda Gala en la Seminci 'Leo & Lou', una divertida comedia de Carlos Solano". rtve.es. 27 October 2025.
- ^ "La 70ª Seminci estrena mundialmente diez largometrajes españoles, incluidos los últimos trabajos de Fernando Franco y Judith Colell". seminci. 16 September 2025.
- ^ Roda, Juan Pablo (22 September 2025). "Gala inaugural de la Seminci 2025". El Adelantado de Segovia.
- ^ Gamazo, Marta (17 October 2025). "La Seminci calienta motores con el estreno de 'Hamnet' de la oscarizada Chloe Zhao y el nominado Paul Mescal". Diario de Valladolid.
- ^ "Leo & Lou". Just Film. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Los valores universales de la película 'Leo & Lou' se muestran al público familiar a través de Fical". Europa Press. 19 November 2025.
- ^ Guillín, J. (29 July 2025). "'Leo & Lou', la ópera prima de Carlos Solano: una 'feel-good movie' para encontrarse con uno mismo". El Cultural – via El Español.
- ^ Samanes, Juana (22 November 2025). ""Ser diferente no te hace ni mejor ni peor"". Diario de Burgos.
- ^ Hernández Platero, Paula (4 November 2025). "Crítica de 'Leo y Lou': una feel-good movie que te hará salir del cine con el corazón calentito". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ Pham, Annika (22 November 2025). "Tallinn Black Nights Festival Awards: Family Dramas 'The Good Daughter' and 'The Well' Win Big at a Still Growing Event". Variety.
- ^ 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.