A Esmorga

Set in the city of Ourense in the 1930s, the film delves into the lives of a group of friends as they embark on a night of excessive drinking and revelry, known as 'a esmorga'. What begins as a night of debauchery and escapism gradually transforms into a darker exploration of their personal struggles, societal pressures, and the consequences of their actions. The narrative follows their chaotic journey through the city's underbelly, revealing underlying tensions and existential crises.

A Esmorga received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its strong performances, atmospheric portrayal of the era, and its unflinching look at the human condition. Audiences also responded well to its raw emotional depth and narrative intensity, making it a notable film within Galician cinema.

• Praised for its compelling performances, particularly from the lead actors.
• Noted for its stark and atmospheric depiction of Ourense in the 1930s.
• The film's exploration of excess and its consequences was seen as powerful and thought-provoking.

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The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by the renowned Galician writer Eduardo Blanco Amor, first published in 1959.