GIRL AND WOLF

• Anna Castillo (NOWWHERE), David Verdaguer (SUMMER 1993)

GIRL & WOLF marks the directorial debut of acclaimed comic book artist Roc Espinet, adapting his own graphic novel for mature audiences into a visually captivating 2D animated feature. Behind the project are Sygnatia and Hampa Studios, the award-winning production companies behind BUÑUEL IN THE LABYRINTH OF THE TURTLES, winner of both the European Film Award and the Goya Award for Best Animated Feature. Inspired by the legendary Studio Ghibli, the film combines fantasy, adventure and coming-of-age themes with mature storytelling, offering strong crossover appeal for young adults, fantasy enthusiasts and arthouse audiences.

The film boasts an internationally recognised voice cast led by Goya Award winners Anna Castillo, star of Netflix’s global hit NOWHERE and THE OLIVE TREE, and David Verdaguer, known for the internationally acclaimed SUMMER 1993 and 10.000 KM. Already recognised with the Award for Best Animation Project at Ventana CineMad, GIRL & WOLF brings together an outstanding creative team, a distinctive visual identity and strong international market potential.

Adventures, mystery, action, and a lot of fantasy are the main elements of a coming-of-age that follows the journey of Paula, a naïve and shy teenager who suffers bullying in her village. Her life takes a dramatic turn when an ancestral pack of wolves, locked in an eternal war with humans, bursts into her world. Caught between the two realms, the Young girl embarks on an initiatory journey where she learns to overcome her traumas while uncovering her darkest side and revealing inner powers, she never knew she had. Paula is both a girl and a wolf.