Runner (2026 film)
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| Catalan | Corredora |
| Directed by | Laura García Alonso |
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| Cinematography | Gina Ferrer |
| Edited by | Marta Velasco |
| Music by | Ylia |
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| Distributed by | Elastica |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Catalan |
Runner[1] (Catalan: Corredora) is a 2026 drama film directed by Laura García Alonso (in her debut feature) from a screenplay that she co-wrote with Pol Cortecans. It stars Alba Sáez.
Plot
The plot follows elite runner Cris after she suffers a psychotic break that sets her apart from competition, managing to find understanding in her sister.[2]
Cast
- Alba Sáez as Cris[3]
- Marina Salas[3]
- Àlex Brendemühl[3]
Production
Corredora was produced by Distinto Films alongside Elastica Films and Dos Soles Media, with the participation of 3Cat and RTVE.[4] It was shot in between Zaragoza and various locations across Catalonia.[3] The project won a funding award valued in €10,000 for sound post-production services at the 8th European Work in Progress (EWIP) event in 2025.[5]
Release
The film was presented at the 29th Málaga Film Festival in March 2026.[6][7] Elastica secured theatrical distribution in Spain,[4] scheduling a 29 May 2026 release date.[8] Latido Films acquired international sales rights.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Meza, Ed (6 March 2026). "Málaga Festival Buzz Title 'Runner,' Sold by Latido, Introduces Talent-to-Track Director Laura García Alonso". Variety.
- ^ "Se rueda 'Corredora', primer largo de Laura García Alonso, producido por Distinto Films, Elastica y Dos Soles Media". Audiovisual451. 7 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d Zulueta, Carlota (20 June 2025). "'Corredora': una película sobre el riesgo de la salud mental en el deporte de élite". La Vanguardia.
- ^ a b "Corredora". Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de España. 7 May 2025.
- ^ Arias, Mariajo (1 October 2025). "Las españolas 'Camionero' y 'Corredora', premiadas por el EWIP en su octava edición". Kinótico.
- ^ Blanes, P.; Romero, José M. (7 March 2026). "Laura García Alonso debuta con 'Corredora', un retrato empático de la salud mental y la autoexigencia". Cadena SER.
- ^ Rebolledo, Matías G. "El cine español del 29 Festival de Málaga se presenta y pone de largo en la Academia de Cine". Kinótico.
- ^ Mazas, Juan Manuel (7 March 2026). "Corredora: el debut de Laura García Alonso que llega al Festival de Málaga con una historia sobre deporte y salud mental". Cine y Series – via Mundiario.