The Fall of the Swift

Bizkaia, 1980s. Kepa is a young working class man who lives in an oppressive family environment, and in which he feels a burden. Having met someone, and fed up with his situation, he decides to pack his bags and run away. The same night he intends to leave, his friends prepare an attack in protest at the closure of the shipyards where they worked.

Directed by Gonzalo Quincoces, The Fall of the Swift leans on a strong ensemble — Lucas Ybarra, Nicolás Zavala, Esther Velasco — 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 2021.