The Canary Islands will screen the award-winning films "On the Go" and "Black Butterflies."
In the Canary Islands, award-winning films "On the Go" about motherhood and the animation "Black Butterflies" about climate migration will be screened for Spanish Cinema Day.
In the Canary Islands, as throughout Spain, Spanish Cinema Day is celebrated on October 6. To mark the occasion, the Filmoteca Canaria will screen two interesting films.
The first is "On the Go" by María Gisèle Royo and Julia Castro. It's a film about whether a woman should become a mother. The film has already won the hearts of audiences and received awards at international festivals.
The second film is the animated "Black Butterflies" by David Baute from Tenerife. This cartoon has also received many awards since its release in 2024.
"On the Go" has already become known abroad. In 2023, it was shown simultaneously in different parts of the world: in Argentina, the Netherlands, France, Taiwan, and, of course, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The film was recognized at the Locarno Film Festival and nominated for the Feroz Award.
You can watch "On the Go":
- October 6 (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. at the Guiniguada Theater in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- October 9 (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. at Espacio La Granja in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The plot of the film is simple: a 37-year-old woman enjoys life without thinking about children, and a 24-year-old guy is looking for love in a dating app. Together they embark on a journey where adventures and music await them.
The film's directors, María Gisèle Royo and Julia de Castro, are well-known in the film industry. María Gisèle Royo is a director, producer, and editor of documentaries. Julia de Castro is an artist who writes scripts, makes films, acts, plays music, and writes literature.
The cartoon "Black Butterflies" will be shown:
- October 14 (Tuesday) at the Guiniguada Theater
- October 16 (Thursday) at Espacio La Granja
The music for the film was written by composer Diego Navarro from Tenerife. David Baute wanted to draw attention to the problems of climate change, migration, and the lives of women in different parts of the world.
The film tells the story of three women: Shaila from India, Tanit from Kenya, and Valeria from the Caribbean. Their homes are suffering from rising sea levels, droughts, and hurricanes. They are all forced to leave their homes.
David Baute met these women more than 10 years ago. He first made a documentary about them called "Climate Exodus" (2020). And then he created the animated film "Black Butterflies," which won the Goya Award for Best Animated Film in 2025, as well as other prestigious awards.
The film was produced by Ikiru Films, Tinglado Film, Anangu Grup, Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, Tunche Films, Mogambo, RTVE, 3Cat, and Radio Televisión Canaria.