tonos 2026

When her childhood best friend reappears after years apart, Athenea is forced to confront a lifetime of others speaking on her behalf. A timid singer who talks to animals more than to people, she moves to London hoping to find her voice and leave the comfort of her old life behind. Then Alberto turns up out of the blue, in town for a concert, as funny and charismatic as ever, and drags her on an adventure that reopens childhood wounds. She finds her own, unconventional way of speaking: music. A film that gives weight to the small but significant moments, where a woman is made to feel small and decides to reclaim her agency.

Directed by Coro Benavent
Written by Aleksandra Sykulak
Produced by Skye Wilson & Angel Jordan, SkyeAngel Productions
Director of Photography: Toby Lloyd
Composer: Crea Sullivan

Starring Coro Benavent, Julio Peña

Shot on 16mm. One half of Forte, GARO's debut collection.