The much-anticipated Swiss film Reinas, which has already garnered accolades at prestigious festivals such as Berlin, Locarno, and Sundance, is set to make its theatrical debut in the U.S. on November 29 and has a brand new trailer. Directed by Klaudia Reynicke-Candeloro, Reinas has been selected as Switzerland’s official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature category.
The film offers an emotional and nostalgic glimpse into the 1990s, centered around a family in Lima, Peru. The story follows two sisters, Lucia and Aurora, who, along with their mother, are preparing to leave the country. However, their departure hinges on the reluctant involvement of their estranged father, Carlos, who must step up to fulfill his role as a parent if he wishes to regain the love of his daughters.
Reinas has been described as a “nostalgic love letter for home” and a “persuasive historical record” by New Indian Express, while Screen International lauded it as an “accessible, tenderly observed heartwarmer.” With a powerful performance by Jimena Lindo as the mother Elena and the inquisitive portrayal of her daughter by Abril Gjurinovic, the film resonates with universal themes of family, loss, and the pursuit of a better future.
The film’s limited U.S. release will be exclusive to theaters in Manhattan and Laemmle Theatres in Los Angeles. It will be available for online rental and purchase in the spring of 2025. For those interested in viewing it earlier, screeners can be requested directly from the distributor, Outsider Pictures.
