An intimate and moving portrait of family bonds, human fragility, and the ability to love even in the midst of chaos.
Una madre is an emotional journey that begins with a family gathering between Amalia, an elderly woman, and her three children at a crucial moment in their lives. But it is more than that: above all, it is a portrait of family bonds in all their dimensions. Here, unresolved issues accumulated between the siblings emerge into the present, along with a longing for truth, for all that has remained unspoken throughout years of closeness and shared experiences to finally resonate and heal. Above all, there is a sincere desire for relief.
From the moment it began its journey into fiction, I knew that, just as had happened with La Isla del Aire and its stage adaptation, this family was destined for the theatre. They are all too tangible, too real; so much life could not remain confined to the page. I also knew that, to bring it to the stage, I needed a writing partner capable of transforming all the vulnerabilities that intersect here into a unique experience. Juan Carlos Rubio was that person, the only one who could do it. Working with him on the text has meant enriching it, expanding it, and discovering new nuances that amplify the lasting impact this family leaves on those who encounter it.
No one but him could direct Una madre, because to do so you have to be family. And he already is.