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Octavio and Adela seem destined to be separated by life, yet irresistibly drawn to one another by the invisible force of chance. Across eight chapters, Julio Medem (Sex and Lucía) weaves their intertwined lives into a sweeping exploration of ninety years of Spanish history—eight pivotal moments in the shaping of a country. With his distinctive vision and using a complex technical process, Medem creates a remarkable and singular cinematic choreography. The film’s striking visual style shifts with each chapter and historical period, adding to its unique poetic texture and emotional depth. As many have said, Medem is, above all, a baroque visual poet.