Majorcan filmmaker competes at Cannes with her documentary

Julia Castro’s documentary “Beyond the Plan” has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Cannes Film Awards, joining nine other international titles. The film, directed by José Hernández and produced by Pirubi Producciones—a company based on the island—will premiere in 2026.

Synopsis

Fuerteventura serves as the emotional and narrative heart of the documentary, which was filmed on the island in 2025. The story follows Julia Castro, a professional kitesurfer and natural ambassador of Fuerteventura, as she embarks on a solo 140‑kilometre journey around the island, propelled solely by the wind and her inner strength.

Production Details

• Title: Beyond the Plan
• Director: José Hernández
• Producer: Pirubi Producciones (Fuerteventura‑based)
• Featured athlete: Julia Castro (kitesurfing champion)
• Filming year: 2025, entirely on location in Fuerteventura
• Competition: Selected among ten international documentaries for the Cannes Film Awards
• Scheduled release: 2026

“The island is not just a backdrop; it’s the beating heart of the story,” said the film’s director, emphasizing Fuerteventura’s role in shaping the narrative.

Recognition

The nomination places Beyond the Plan alongside nine other international documentaries, highlighting the growing global interest in stories rooted in the Canary Islands.

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