Rebel
by Anna M. Bofarull
Upornica, 2026, documentary, digital DCP, 1,77:1 (16:9), 24, c, 79 min
SI, ES
Finished
After a violent encounter during a political vote in Spain, Marta's image went viral—changing her life forever. “Rebel” is an intimate documentary about trauma, public scrutiny, and the fight for justice in the digital age, reflecting on sisterhood, care, and resilience from a distinctly female perspective.
Barcelona-based writer, director, and producer Anna M. Bofarull founded her production company KaBoGa in 2007, focusing on creative fiction features and documentaries. Her feature documentaries and fiction films have been screened and won awards at festivals worldwide, including Montréal, Málaga, Sao Paulo, Thessaloniki, Valladolid, Reykjavik, London KFF, and Gijón
In “Rebel”, the audience meets a woman in active resistance against the state and the media—forces of a patriarchal society—fighting for her truth. I want to explore how repeated fake news can destroy an ordinary person's life, confronting viewers with their real consequences.
Cvinger Film was founded in 2011 by film director Rok Biček. The company was established with the aim of developing and producing author-driven documentary and fiction films by emerging talents from Slovenia and the wider region, while also supporting lasting, evolving, and fruitful relationships with established filmmakers. Cvinger Film has produced and co-produced ten films, including feature documentaries and fiction films, as well as two mid-length documentaries and six short films.