The Rite of Spring

The Rite of Spring is a 2022 Spanish drama film with comedy elements directed by Fernando Franco which stars Valèria Sorolla, Telmo Irureta, and Emma Suárez. Plot Delving into the topic of sexual repression (and awakening), the plot tracks Laura, a young woman from a conservative background moving to a colegio mayor in Madrid to study a degree in Chemistry. She meets David, a boy with cerebral palsy living with his mother Isabel. Laura establishes a friendly relationship with Isabel and David and accepts to masturbate David in their home in exchange for money. Cast Cast The screenplay was penned by Franco alongside Begoña Arostegui. The Rite of Spring was produced by Lazona, Kowalski Films, Ferdydurke Films and Blizzard Films, with participation of RTVE, Canal Sur, EiTB, Movistar Plus+ and Cosmopolitan, collaboration from the Madrid regional administration, funding from ICAA and support from . Shooting locations included Granada and Madrid.