Cecilia, Manuela y el Mar (2026)
Director: Antonio G. Camacho
Cast: Carmen García Rego, Nuncy Ramos Rodríguez, Claudia Arenas Cobas
A 75-year-old woman named Manuela has spent her whole life married to Cecilia. Recently, Cecilia’s Alzheimer’s has grown worse, leaving her more confused each day. In a hopeful attempt to spark her fading memories, the couple embarks on a brief seaside getaway, trusting the ocean breeze might bring her back.
More About This Film
Cecilia, Manuela y el Mar is a 2026 Spanish-language LGBTQIA+ short directed by Antonio G. Camacho. The story brings together Cecilia and Manuela and uses their relationship and the presence of the sea to explore attraction, identity, friendship, and emotional connection.
The four-minute short achieved notable recognition in Spain's OUIGO Orgullo 2026 short-film competition. Its emotional and queer themes helped it win both the public-facing Rainbow award and the audience award.
- Antonio G. Camacho directed the film.
- The short runs approximately four minutes.
- It was selected for the 2026 OUIGO Orgullo short-film competition.
- It won the audience award.
- It also won the Rainbow award at the same 2026 festival.
Where to Watch
Cecilia, Manuela y el Mar has circulated through LGBTQIA+ short-film programs and online festival platforms.
- OUIGO Cortometrajes – subscription
- YouTube – subscription
- Vimeo – subscription
- MUBI – subscription
- Prime Video – rental or purchase
- JustWatch – subscription