– “I don’t want to fall in love.”
– “Neither do I.”
Iván, a trans man, and Hadoum, a Moroccan‑born naturalised Spanish woman, work together in an industrial greenhouse in southern Spain. Their bond soon evolves beyond friendship, leading them to defy the expectations of their families and co‑workers. A contemporary Romeo and Juliet, yet more than a love story, the film traces Iván’s journey toward self‑awareness. Gradually, he comes to understand that he doesn’t need to conform to his family’s expectations in order to survive or be loved. Awarded Best Feature Film at the 2026 Teddy Awards, Iván & Hadoum explores how identity, politics, and love can coexist on screen. Ultimately, it conveys a message of hope: a vision of a world in which everyone is free to love and be loved without the burden of social prejudice.
Biography
film director
Ian de la Rosa
Ian de la Rosa wrote and directed the short films Victor xx (2015), selected for over sixty international festivals, including Cannes, where it competed for the Queer Palm – Short Film, and Farrucas (2021). His feature debut, Iván & Hadoum, premiered in the 2026 Berlinale Panorama section and went on to win the Teddy Award. He also worked as a screenwriter on the HBO series Veneno (2020) and directed episodes of the spin‑off series Vestidas de azul (2023).
Cast
& Credits
Montaggio/Editing Yannick Leroy
Fotografia/Photography Beatriz Sastre
Scenografia/Production Design Laia Ateca
Suono/Sound David Ferral, Ingrid Simon, Simon Jamart
Interpreti/Cast Silver Chicón, Herminia Loh, Úrsula Díaz Manzano, Esperanza Guardado, Cisco Lara
Produttore/Producer Stefan Schmitz, Emilia Fort, Jose Alba, Odile-Antonio Baez, Carlotta Schiavon
Produzione/Production Avalon, Pecado Films, Vayolet Films, Iván y Hadoum a.i.e
Distribuzione/Distribution Avalon
Vendite internazionali/World Sales Indie Sales
