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Love on a Tightrope (2026)

Love on a Tightrope poster
Original title
Tal vez
Directed by
Arima León
Genre
drama film, LGBTQ-related film, historical drama
Country
Spain
Runtime
1h 55m
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

In 1950s Spain, a famed tightrope walker and a younger woman begin a secret romance. The film follows their relationship as they navigate societal pressures and personal sacrifices.

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What happens

Love on a Tightrope (Spanish: Tal vez, lit. 'perhaps') is a 2026 drama film written and directed by Arima León (in her directorial debut feature). It stars Adriana Ugarte and Tania Santana as, respectively, Pinito del Oro and Natalia Sosa Ayala. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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