Clara Roquet

Clara Roquet, honestly, is one of those filmmakers who just slips under your skin without you even noticing at first. Like, you catch one of her films, and suddenly you’re thinking about it three days later while making coffee. She kicked off with “El adiós” back in 2015—a short film, but man, did it pack a punch. It's got this quiet grief humming underneath, focusing on a housekeeper dealing with a loss, and Roquet just nails the way sadness lingers in the corners of everyday life. Then there’s “Els dies que vindran” from 2019, where she co-wrote the script. The film’s basically a raw, unfiltered look at a couple going through an unexpected pregnancy. It’s messy, complicated, and brutally honest—like, you almost feel like you’re eavesdropping on someone’s real life. But let’s talk about “Libertad” (2021), because that’s the one where Roquet really steps into her own as a director. Set on the Costa Brava, it’s a coming-of-age story, but not in the cheesy, sun-drenched way you’d expect. It’s more about awkward summers, privilege, and the weird, intense friendships that only seem to happen when you’re a teenager and everything feels huge. Roquet’s style? Understated, but she’s got this laser focus on emotional truth—no melodrama, just people stumbling through life trying to figure themselves out. If you’re into films that actually stick with you, her work’s honestly worth digging into.