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After 15 years of relationship, Ale and Alex decide to throw a party to celebrate their separation, leaving their loved ones perplexed. French visa no. 161493 issued on 16-7-2024. References The True Wise Man (1937). VolveréisAuthor: Ana Valladares, Guillermo Briales, Iman AmarPlayed by Adiós Amores. «Volveréis» is a very original film in which the characters do not want to make a fuss about the end of their relationship and therefore decide to do everything in reverse, organizing a joyful divorce party on the first day of autumn. The film presents a revolutionary look at the couple because it changes the customs, habits and stereotypes regarding breakups, showing a modern, peaceful and conflict-free relationship between two middle-aged people who are simply looking for happiness. It is a film about uncertainty, about being a couple after 15 years together, about the midlife crisis and the doubts it brings. The film also presents different nuances of thought on various topics, such as love, friendship and family relationships. Complex thought summed up in a simple sentence: «Volveréis» as in the statement: «You will definitely get back together» OR the same sentence but with a question mark: «Volveréis?» As in «Will you get back together someday?» Two evaluations of a reality. Similar to the verb «volver», which has two meanings: to turn (a page, a sheet of paper) or to return (to go back). There are many references to Bergman, to Truffaut, but also a nod to the director’s father (Fernando Trueba, himself a famous director), who is a key figure in this film because he was the one who had the idea of celebrating a breakup! In a way, Ferando Trueba is the father of the constantly questioned idea that led his son (Jonas) to make a film. For me, this film is very moving because not only is it very personal, as we have just seen, but it is also very honest. Very honest in his approach to the midlife crisis and the couple’s crisis, or in the way Jonàs Trueba shares his doubts throughout the film. It’s like a cycle of repetition, a circle of life or a vicious circle, so to speak, and somehow, as the film progresses, we begin to doubt whether this is a good idea or not, whether the editing will reveal to us that it is fiction after all. Jonàs Trueba plays with us as much as he is sincere. For example, it seems that the director shares his doubts about the editing and accuracy of his film (the film that we, the audience, are watching!) by sharing the doubts of the main characters about their fate as a couple or as individuals through the editing of THEIR film, which they are both trying to end… as well as their relationship, which is coming to an end! This film is special because it is witty. It is a hymn to dialogue, love and respect. Its main characters hardly ever argue or fight. It is very modern in its approach to couples and very anti-conflict. Both simply share their thoughts honestly. Somehow, they love each other in every step of their thinking, despite the doubts that are everywhere, in a look, a word or a shot. When asked, are you happy? One answers yes and the other says no, but both seem to regret the answer as soon as they say it. This melancholic tone fits the turning point in their lives, what they are going through, because they need to turn a new page, start a new chapter, begin a new season just like this somewhat sad, uncertain summer ending in Madrid. Little by little and through the personal journey of the characters, we understand that life is like a film montage and everything can turn upside down: the beginning can become the end, the apparent end can mean a new beginning, and thanks to someone’s decision it can be completely the opposite again. A beautiful, witty film, with many winks. I recommend it!