Maspalomas

Accustomed to the debaucherous queer enclave of Maspalomas, 76-year-old Vicente (José Ramón Soroiz) finds himself at a crossroads when he must trade the intoxicating pleasures of his Canary Islands retreat for a conservative retirement community. Anchored by a strong central performance, MASPALOMAS is a tender, life-affirming portrait of what it means to stand firm in your identity, no matter your circumstances.

Without close family to take him in, Vicente suddenly finds himself in a retirement home in Donostia, away from the personal freedom that took him years to build. Surrounded by people from whom he must hide his queerness, Vicente embarks on a journey of rediscovery, reconnection, and reframing his identity. Directed with remarkable tenderness by Aitor Arregi and Jose Mari Goenaga, and featuring a powerful performance by Soroiz, MASPALOMAS is a sobering but ultimately inspiring reminder that coming out is an ongoing process that never really stops.