Senior Film Club: LA PERRA

“La Perra” Directed by Dominga Sotomayor Brazil, Chile, 2026, 112 minutes

On a remote island off the coast of Chilean Patagonia, Silvia leads a solitary life, making a living from fishing and collecting algae. When he adopts the abandoned female Yuri, everyday life takes on a new rhythm. The bond with the unruly animal fills the void left by the unfulfilled desire for motherhood. As Yuri begins to follow her own instincts, the woman must face what is out of control: both in nature and in herself. In his latest film, Dominga Sotomayor (Thursday to Sunday, 12th NH, Too Late to Die Young, 18th NH), he once again shows sensitivity and the ability to see the emotions hidden beneath the surface of everyday events. Inspired by Pilar Quintana's novel, La Perra is a story about loneliness and the desire to tame the elusive. Screened in the Fifteen Directors section of Cannes, the film by the Chilean director impresses with its raw beauty, transforming an intimate story into a show of the forces of nature. The sound of the ocean, the wind and the empty landscapes of the island remain in the memory long after the session ends. At this year's Cannes Film Festival, La Perra was honored with the Palm Dog Award, which went to the four-legged actress Yuri.