Iván & Hadoum is the debut film by Ian de la Rosa, which, through an intimate, delicate, and distinctive lens, crafts a love story that resonates deeply while moving beyond the conventions of romance, offering a reflection on class, racism, and labor struggles.

Set in the south of Spain, between an arid landscape and the sea breeze, the film follows Iván, a trans man working in a vegetable warehouse with a clear goal: to become a supervisor and provide greater financial stability for his family. After his father’s death, his role within the family shifts, pushing him to take on new responsibilities and confront questions about the person he wants to become.

At the warehouse, he meets Hadoum, a Moroccan seasonal worker who, unlike Iván, embodies a free and nomadic spirit. It is within this contrast, and a shared admiration for each other’s courage, that love emerges—though it is constantly exposed to social and familial judgment. The surrounding landscape, shaped by dunes, wind, and sea, becomes a refuge where their story can unfold with a sense of freedom.

Director: Ian de la Rosa (Director, Screenplay) with Silver Chicón, Herminia Loh
Duration: 100 min
Country: Spain, Germany, Belgium, 2026
Languages: Spanish, Arabic
Subtitles: English

https://xposedfilmfestival.com/2026/ivan-hadoum/