Double Freedom
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| Spanish | La Libertad Doble |
| Directed by | Lisandro Alonso |
| Written by | Lisandro Alonso |
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| Cinematography | Cobi Migliora |
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| Music by | Peter Rosenthal |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
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| Language | Spanish |
Double Freedom (Spanish: La Libertad Doble) is a 2026 slow cinema film written and directed by Lisandro Alonso. Starring Misael Saavedra as Misael, it's a direct sequel to Freedom (2001), and follows the precarious work conditions of rural workers in Argentina 25 years later.[1][2]
The film had its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.
Cast
- Misael Saavedra as Misael[2]
- Catalina Saavedra as Micaela
- Adrián Fondari as Doctor
- Alcides Fink
- Laura López Moyano
Production
A co-production between Argentina, Chile, Luxembourg, Germany and the United Kingdom. It's produced by Planta, Deptford Film, and 4L. Co-produced by: Les Films Fauves, The Match Factory, Cimarrón, Pulpa Film, and Carte Blanche. Supported by: Fondo de Fomento Audiovisual de Chile, Film Fund Luxembourg, Berlinale World Cinema Fund, and Jeonju International Film Festival.[2][3][4]
Cinematographer Cobi Migliora shot the film in 35mm,[5] marking his third collaboration with Alonso.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.[3] Marking Alonso's seventh feature film to debut in the Cannes Film Festival. It will have its North American premiere in the Wavelengths section of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival,[6] and was also selected for the Main Slate of the 2026 New York Film Festival.[7]
World sales are handled by Luxbox.[2]
References
- ↑ Loayza, Beatrice (2026-05-16). "'Double Freedom' Review: A Woodsman's Simple Life Is Upended in Lisandro Alonso's Beautifully Minimalistic Comment on Argentina's Current Political Crisis". Variety. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- 1 2 3 4 Mintzer, Jordan (2026-05-19). "'Double Freedom' Review: Lisandro Alonso's Sequel to His Slow Cinema Debut Adds a Major Twist, but Stays True to its Roots". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- 1 2 "Double Freedom". Quinzaine des cinéastes. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ "Crítica: La libertad doble". Cineuropa (in Spanish). 2026-05-16. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ Hazlewood, Kirsty (2026-05-13). "Seven features shot on Kodak film compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2026". Cinematography World. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ Erbland, Kate (2026-08-04). "TIFF Adds More Than 60 New Titles, Including Festival Winners 'La Gradiva' and 'Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!'". IndieWire. Retrieved 2026-08-29.
- ↑ Davis, Clayton (2026-08-05). "New York Film Festival 2026 Lineup Unveiled: Chris Rock's 'Misty Green,' Andrew Haigh's 'A Long Winter' and More". Variety. Retrieved 2026-08-29.