Love on a Tightrope

Love on a Tightrope (2026)

Tal vez

In 1960s Spain, legendary trapecist Pinito del Oro hires young poet Natalia Sosa Ayala to help with her memoirs, sparking a profound emotional bond between them. Through historical events, intimate encounters, and decades of letters, their admiration, affection, and creative passion intertwine. The story moves between memory, desire, and imagination, showing how these two artists influence each other’s quests for freedom, artistic expression, and recognition. Rooted in real moments but told with a dreamlike, imaginative lens, it explores what might have been between them, revealing a tender, evocative tale of connection, longing, and the courage to defy societal constraints.

Date of release
2026-07-10
Runtime
1h 56m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Arima León

Casting

Interesting facts

Love on a Tightrope is a 2026 drama film written and directed by Arima León. It stars Adriana Ugarte and Tania Santana as, respectively, Pinito del Oro and Natalia Sosa Ayala.

Production

The inception of the project traces back to the preparation of Arima León's PhD dissertation on film representation of sexuality between women. Prior to the start of filming Marta Viera and Tania Santana were cast for the leading roles. Later in the production stage, Marta Viera dropped off and Adriana Ugarte step in her place.

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