Overview
- The film reaches Spanish cinemas on January 23–24, expanding its theatrical rollout with broad critical attention.
- The adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestseller is co-written by O’Farrell and director Chloé Zhao, starring Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mescal as Shakespeare.
- Spanish outlets praise the performances and craftsmanship, casting it as a high-quality prestige drama rather than a definitive masterpiece.
- It has two Golden Globes — Best Motion Picture, Drama and Best Actress for Buckley — and is reported to hold eight Oscar nominations.
- Critics highlight the visual and sonic design by cinematographer Łukasz Żal and composer Max Richter, plus period staging that includes Lydney Forest exteriors and a large Globe Theatre sequence backed by producers Sam Mendes and Steven Spielberg.