Iván & Hadoum

Iván & Hadoum (2026)



7.4 2026 100 min Belgium, Germany, Spain

Director: Ian de la Rosa

Cast: Silver Chicón, Herminia Loh, Úrsula Díaz Manzano, Esperanza Guardado, Cisco Lara

Drama Romance
In the sweltering corridors of a sprawling industrial greenhouse, Iván, a 33-year-old trans man, and Hadoum, a 30-year-old Spanish-Moroccan woman, find an unexpected love blooming among the crops. As they navigate fierce disapproval from both their families and judgmental co-workers, Iván embarks on a powerful journey of self-discovery, ultimately realizing that he doesn’t have to fit the mold of the man others demand him to be.

More About This Film

Iván & Hadoum is a Spanish-German-Belgian romantic drama set among greenhouse workers in Almería. Iván, a trans man working in the agricultural industry, falls in love with his Moroccan-Spanish colleague Hadoum, while a professional opportunity creates new pressure on their relationship.

Ian de la Rosa approaches the romance through class, identity, migration, and work, giving the film a grounded social context. Silver Chicón and Herminia Loh lead the cast, and the production uses Spanish and Arabic to reflect the multicultural environment of southern Spain.

  • Written and directed by Ian de la Rosa.
  • Silver Chicón and Herminia Loh star as Iván and Hadoum.
  • The film was selected for the Panorama section of the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival.
  • It won the Teddy Award for Best Film at Berlin.
  • The runtime is approximately 100 minutes.

Where to Watch

Iván & Hadoum is moving through international festival and art-house distribution, with streaming availability varying by country.

  • YouTube – trailer or clips where offered
  • MUBI – subscription where available
  • Netflix – subscription if available
  • Prime Video – subscription/rental/purchase where offered
  • Apple TV – rental/purchase where offered
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