What is The Ivy?
The Ivy is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 13, 2026
- Studios
- Botón Films, Ciné-Sud Promotion, Guspira Films
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
The Ivy is a film first released in 2026. Catalogued under Drama. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A chance meeting between a thirty‑something woman and a teenage boy spirals into an unexpected bond.”
- Compelling character study
- Award‑winning screenplay
- Cross‑cultural co‑production
- Deliberately paced may challenge some viewers
- Explores uncomfortable dynamics
Watch it if you appreciate nuanced dramas that examine unlikely relationships.
The film’s intimate and uneasy dynamics make it best suited for mature audiences.
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What is the central relationship in The Ivy?
It follows Azucena, a woman in her thirties, and Julio, a teenage boy in a group home, as they develop an uneasy closeness.
When and where did the film premiere?
It premiered in the Orizzonti section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 3 September 2025.
Which countries produced The Ivy?
It is a co‑production between Ecuador, Mexico, France and Spain.
What awards has the film received?
Director Barragán won the Best Screenplay award in the Orizzonti section at Venice.
What is the film’s runtime and genre?
The Ivy is a 1 hour 39 minute drama.