BAD BEAST by Barbara Farre
Drama Fantasy 94' ES Catalan Language
Festivals WP Official Competition - Malaga Film Festival 2026

An orphaned girl named Atenea lives in isolation with other children. When adopted by a family, she glimpses a chance at belonging, but her fear of losing this newfound home drives her to extreme measures.

Atenea (Maria Schwinning) lives in a boarding school, clinging to the idea of not growing up. When a couple decides to take her in, the possibility of a home she is not willing to lose opens up to her. But soon fear of being replaced will awaken in Atenea an instinct that will push her to do the unimaginable.


Directed by

Barbara Farre


Written by

Barbara Farre

Alberto Dexeus


Cast

Maria Schwinning (“El Mal")

Iraria del Rio (“Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End,” "The New Years")

Roger Casamajor (“The Messiah,” "Everybody Knows," "Pan's Labyrinth")


Cinematographer

Lucas Casanovas


Editor

Ona Bartrolí


Producers

Diego Betancor

Bàrbara Farre

Lucas Casanovas

Jofre Farre

Ander Sagardoy

Eneko Sagardoy


Production Designer

Jose Tirado


Composer

Raül Refree


Costume Designer

Pau Aulí


Make Up

Carla Casals


Hair

Rodrigo Fernández


Sound Designer

Aroa Munuera


Produced by

Mimosa Produce, Sumendi Filmak, Lágrima Films, Kabak Films Studio, Mamma Team Productions with the participation of 3Cat, Filmin, and Movistar Plus+ and with the support of ICAA and ICEC. Spain distribution will be handled by A Contracorriente Films.