Flies (2026 film)

Olga lives a strictly regulated, solitary life in a vast block of flats, with no friends or close relationships. When financial necessity forces her to rent out a room, a man moves in and secretly brings along his nine-year-old son. To her own surprise, Olga begins to form an unlikely bond with the child. As her carefully controlled world starts to shift, the lives of the three strangers gradually and unexpectedly become intertwined. at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival == Cast ==

• Teresita Sánchez as Olga • Bastian Escobar as Cristian • Hugo Ramírez as Tulio == Production ==

Flies marks a creative reunion between Eimbcke and Franco, who began their careers together making short films in the 1990s. The screenplay was written by Eimbcke and his longtime collaborator Vanesa Garnica. The project was presented as a work-in-progress at the San Sebastián International Film Festival as part of the WIP Latam showcase. Eimbcke introduced the film alongside other Latin American projects selected for the industry platform. The film is produced by Eimbcke's banner Kinotitlán in collaboration with Franco and Núñez Larios through their production company Teorema. Actress Teresita Sánchez was announced in the lead role of Olga during the presentation. == Release ==

Alpha Violet acquired worldwide sales rights to the film, excluding Spain, ahead of its premiere in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival. Spanish distributor A Contracorriente Films picked up local distribution following the project's presentation at the San Sebastián International Film Festival work-in-progress showcase. In April 2026, Mubi acquired Latin American distribution rights to the film, planning to theatrically release it sometime in the second half of 2026. == References ==