Sleepless City
La Cañada Real, on the outskirts of Madrid, is one of the largest illegal shanty towns in Europe.Tonino, a 15-year-old Roma boy, has always lived here with his family.With his best friend Bilal, they film the world around them using a mobile phone, inspired by the gypsy legends he hears at home.
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La Cañada Real, on the outskirts of Madrid, is one of the largest illegal shanty towns in Europe. Tonino, a 15-year-old Roma boy, has always lived here with his family. With his best friend Bilal, they film the world around them using a mobile phone, inspired by the gypsy legends he hears at home. But everything falls apart when a notice of imminent eviction arrives at his home and he discovers that his best friend is leaving La Cañada for good. Tonino finds himself torn between the dream of a new life and his attachment to his family and roots.
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- Release date
- Sep 3, 2025
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
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- Language
- Arabic, Spanish
- Country
- Spain, France
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