Eloise

Asia is a young Spanish woman hospitalized in a coma, surrounded by her overbearing mother and her boyfriend, who struggle to make sense of what happened to her. Through a series of emotive flashbacks, her story unravels: Asia met Eloïse, an enigmatic and openly lesbian art student who introduced her to an artistic, liberated lifestyle. As Asia posed for Eloïse and spent time in her studio, a deep romantic passion blossomed between them, awakening Asia's true self and setting off a chain of events that challenged her conservative environment.

⭐ Film Evaluation & Ratings 📈

🟡 IMDb Rating: 6.6 / 10

🍅 Rotten Tomatoes: 64% (Audience)

🗣️ Critical Consensus: Directed by Jesús Garay, Eloïse stands out in Spanish and Catalan queer cinema for its non-linear narrative structure, sensual visual style, and tender lead performances by Diana Gómez and Ariadna Cabrol, portraying a poignant coming-of-age story centered on self-discovery and sapphic love.

💡 Did You Know?

Catalan Language Cinema: The film was shot natively in Catalan, reflecting the rich diversity of regional Spanish cinema and featured widely at international LGBTQ+ film festivals.

Lead Actress Success: Diana Gómez, who portrayed Asia, later gained global acclaim for her roles in major Spanish television productions including Valeria and Money Heist (La Casa de Papel).

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