Alcarràs
dir. Carla Simón · 2022
The struggle to maintain one's way of life in the face of change highlights the deep connections between family, tradition, and the land.
The Solé family gathers in their peach orchard, a place that has been their summer sanctuary for generations. As they face the impending loss of their land to solar panel development, the tension between familial bonds and the harsh realities of modernity unfolds. Watching this film feels like a gentle yet piercing exploration of what it means to belong to a place, as the characters navigate their love for the land and each other amidst uncertainty.
For as long as they can remember, the Solé family has spent every summer picking the peaches in their orchard in Alcarràs, a small village in Catalonia. But this year's crop may well be their last, as they face eviction. The new plans for the land, which include cutting down the peach trees and installing solar panels, cause a rift in this large, tight-knit family. For the first time, they face an uncertain future and risk losing more than their orchard.
