Gods of Stone

Ivan Castiñeiras returns to his childhood home to delve into the legends and stories of the surrounding area, preserving its life on 16 mm film. Captured over 15 years, Deuses de pedra draws careful lines between past and present, portraying a beautiful land and the beautiful souls of those who live there.

In one of the last rural schools on the border between Galicia and Portugal, Mariana, a four-year-old girl, discovers the world through the stories and legends told by her teacher. As Mariana grows, these tales and the passage of time shape her view of the world, until at eighteen, she faces a crucial decision: to leave her village or remain in this borderland by her mother’s side.

International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025
Indie Lisboa International Independent Film Festival 2025
Sydney Film Festival 2025
Cartagena Film Festival 2025