STALLION Y LA BOLA DE CRISTAL (STALLION AND A CRYSTAL BALL) Short Film Competition

STALLION Y LA BOLA DE CRISTAL (STALLION AND A CRYSTAL BALL)

USA Premiere

Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM: LIVE ACTION 2

In his dark, silent room, a secluded teenager sick with a burning desire casts a spell. As violent visions warp his reality, a bubble threatens to burst; something must break.

Christian Avilés is a director, writer and composer who took part in the 2024 Locarno Filmmakers Academy. His new professional short film, STALLION Y LA BOLA DE CRISTAL, premiered at Berlinale Shorts 2026, delving into themes of teenage spirituality, magic and desire.

Florian Fernandez
Solal Films
florian@solalfilms.com

Screenings

Screens as part of
SHORTS PROGRAM: LIVE ACTION 2
October 23, 3:30 p.m.

Chinese 2

Details

Country: Spain

Year: 2026

Director: Christian Avilés

Screenwriter: Christian Avilés

Producers: Christian Avilés, Manuel G. Romero

Executive Producer: Judit Navarro

Director of Photography: Manuel G. Romero

Editor: Christian Avilés

Music: Christian Avilés

Cast/Featuring: Gerard Ribera, Dudu Alves, Cristina Plazas

Running Time (minutes): 19

Language: Spanish

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