Story of My Death
By Albert Serra
2012 | 150 min | Drama
Together with his new servant, Casanova embarks on a journey to the Carpathians, to Dracula.
Montse Triola
ActorMontse Triola is an actress who has appeared in Catalan and international arthouse films and has been involved in several artistically significant productions.
One of her most memorable roles was in STORY OF MY DEATH, directed by Albert Serra in 2013, in which she played the character Carmen. The film combines historical elements with avant-garde narrative forms and is one of the internationally acclaimed works of this era. Another documented appearance is in THE NAMES OF CHRIST from 2010, also directed by Albert Serra, in which she is part of a conceptual film project that deals with religious and cultural structures. In addition, she appears in the 2008 film BIRDSONG, also directed by Albert Serra, which stands out for its minimalist visual language and historical setting. In this film, she plays the role of Maria.
In addition to these key titles, Montse Triola has appeared in other films that round out her profile in independent European cinema. These include productions such as Liberté from 2019 and The Lord Worked Wonders in Me from 2011, which are consistently listed in reliable sources and highlight her recurring collaboration in artistically ambitious film projects.
Her entire oeuvre thus combines several striking films of contemporary auteur cinema and shows a clear focus on aesthetically sophisticated material, which consolidates her status within the cultural film sector.
Films
The Names of Christ
By Albert Serra
2010 | 193 min | Comedy
Albert Serra stages Jesus' Way of the Cross in his usual subversive style.
Birdsong
By Albert Serra
2008 | 98 min | Drama
The Three Wise Kings travel in search of the Messiah, with unexpected obstacles on the way.
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