Netflix Begins Production of 'La desconocida' With Candela Pea, Ana Rujas and Pol Lpez

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Netflix Begins Production of La desconocida With Candela Pe a, Ana Rujas and Pol L pez

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02 June 2025

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Netflix today announced the start of shooting for its new film La desconocida, a thriller starring Candela Pe a (El caso Asunta, Hierro), Ana Rujas (La Mes as, Cardo) and Pol L pez (La furgo, Nos vemos en otra vida).

The cast is completed by Manolo Solo (Una quinta portuguesa, Tarde para la ira) and Kira Mir (Machos alfa, Qui n es Qui n?), among others. Directed by Gabe Ib ez and written by Lara Sendim, it's an adaptation of the novel by Rosa Montero and Olivier Truc, published by French editorial POINTS and ALFAGUARA (Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial) in Spain.

Produced by K&S Films (El Eternauta, Relatos salvajes), with Mat as Mosteir n and Pola Zito as executive producers, this film will be shot in Barcelona and Algeciras.

The film tells the story of a woman (Ana Rujas) who is found gagged by the police inside a container at the port of Barcelona. Unable to remember her identity, she is taken to the hospital, where her life is once again in danger following an attempted murder. Detective Anna Ripoll (Candela Pe a) is assigned to investigate this mysterious case alongside officer Quique Z rate (Pol L pez). Together, they embark on a race against time to uncover the identity of this enigmatic woman and the secrets hidden within her memory.

About K&S Films:

K&S Films has consolidated its international prestige with titles such as the Oscar-nominated Relatos Salvajes by Dami n Szifr n, also winner of the BAFTA for Best Foreign Film; El Clan by Pablo Trapero, winner of the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival; El ngel by Luis Ortega; Acusada by Gonzalo Tobal, both selected in the Official Competition at the Venice Film Festival; and La Odisea de los Giles by Sebasti n Borensztein, Official Competition at the San Sebastian Film Festival.

Other outstanding productions include Dami n Szifr ns Tiempo de Valientes, Adri n Caetanos Cr nica de una fuga, Armando Bos El ltimo Elvis, Carlos Sor ns D as de Pesca, Patxi Amezcuas S ptimo, Daniel Calparsoros Cien A os de Perd n, Santiago Mitres La Cordillera and Emir Kusturicas El Pepe, una vida suprema.

In addition, K&S Films has co-produced films such as Cesc Gays Truman and Alejandro Amen bars Mientras dure la guerra. In recent years, K&S Films has expanded its international presence with the opening of offices in Madrid and Mexico City, reaffirming its position as one of the most prominent production companies in the region. In the area of series, the company has produced El Reino (seasons 1 and 2) and Divisi n Palermo (seasons 1 and 2), winner of the Emmy for Best International Comedy, both for Netflix, as well as El Fin del Amor (seasons 1 and 2) for Amazon Prime Video.

Its most recent production, El Eternauta, a series based on the sci-fi classic, starring Ricardo Dar n and produced for Netflix, has become a global hit with audiences.

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