Paz Vega to Direct ‘Ana No,’ Sold by Film Factory (EXCLUSIVE)
Paz Vega is set to direct the feature film 'Ana No,' which is based on a novel by Agustín Gómez Arcos. The film follows a widow's journey across late '60s Spain to reconnect with her son, who has been imprisoned for decades. 'Ana No' is expected to begin production this fall and will be presented at the Cannes Festival on May 17.
- ▪Paz Vega is known for her role in 'Spanglish' and is directing 'Ana No' as her second feature film.
- ▪The story centers on a 75-year-old widow named Ana who embarks on a journey to see her son, imprisoned for 30 years.
- ▪The film aims to portray themes of self-discovery and the impact of war on women.
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Home Film Global May 16, 2026 10:05pm PT Paz Vega to Direct ‘Ana No,’ Sold by Film Factory (EXCLUSIVE) Adapting a novel by Goncourt Prize finalist Agustín Gómez Arcos, ‘Ana No’ follows a woman’s ‘intimate but epic journey across late ‘60s Spain, says Vega By John Hopewell Plus Icon John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent john_hopewell Latest Pablo Larraín’s Pijama Cuts MK2, Alpha Violet, Visit Films Deals (EXCLUSIVE) 23 hours ago Rodrigo Sorogoyen on Javier Bardem and Shooting ‘The Beloved’ as Full-On Experiment: ‘If This Had Been My First Film, I Wouldn’t Have Taken So Many Risks’ 1 day ago Fasten Films Revs Up Catalan Cinema (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago See All Paz Vega on the set of 'Rita' Courtesy of Bea Hohenleiter Best known in Hollywood for playing opposite Adam Sandler in…
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