The municipality of Telde shows its support for local cinema by backing the premiere in the Canary Islands of Lilith, the feature film by Canarian director Ado Santana. The film, an independent production shot entirely within the municipality, has achieved recognition on the international film festival circuit.
The official presentation will take place this Thursday, October 22nd, at 7:30 PM, at ArteSiete Las Terrazas. The event will include a prior introduction and a Q&A session with the audience after the screening. Subsequently, on Friday, October 23rd, commercial screenings will begin at the same cinemas.
This municipal collaboration underscores the support for the Canarian audiovisual sector and for productions that choose Telde as their filming location. Lilith returns to where it was filmed after winning seven awards, a special mention, and receiving five selections at international festivals.
The film, starring Saray Castro, is a psychological thriller that explores themes such as precariousness, violence, power dynamics, desire, obsession, and manipulation, offering a critical look at certain social realities. It has been presented at ten international festivals, receiving awards in events in India, Slovakia, and Latin America.
Among its accolades are three awards from the Makizhmithran International Film Festival, the award for best international feminist film at FICAA, and other recognitions at festivals in Europe and Latin America. The film was also part of the official selection for the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival and the Freedom Festival International. Borja Texeira was a finalist for the Cinerama Canarias Awards for his performance.
The cast also includes Norberto Trujillo, José Antonio González, Abián de la Cruz, Borja Texeira, Mari Carmen Sánchez, and Guacimara Correa. Ado Santana directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Ricardo López Toledo. The production by Ado Producciones has a runtime of 74 minutes and is rated not recommended for persons under 16 years of age.
The Telde City Council values the effort involved in independent film projects and the international trajectory of Lilith, highlighting the opportunity it provides to showcase the work of professionals who use the municipality as a filming location.
