20,000 Species of Bees

Lucía is an eight-year-old girl, who sometimes struggles as the world tries to catch up with the fact that she is trans. As the summer holidays pass, she explores her femininity alongside the women of her family who at the same time reflect on their own femininity.

Directed by Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren, 20,000 Species of Bees leans on a strong ensemble — Sofía Otero, Patricia López Arnaiz, Ane Gabarain — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2023.