Compostelle
By Yann Samuell
2026 | 113 min | Drama
Two strangers walk 800 kilometres together on the Camino, carrying anger, painful histories and the possibility of a new beginning.
Eve Naya
ActorEve Naya is a director and screenwriter who completed her studies at the Hamburg Media School. She gained significant recognition with her short film *Folie à deux* (2021), reflected in nominations for the prestigious Max Ophüls Prize and the First Steps Award. The filmmaker is known for her precise psychological character development. She is currently developing feature-length films, including the tragicomedy *Compostelle - Die Camino-Therapie*, which is scheduled for completion in 2026.
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