Laura García Alonso’s feature debut ‘Corredora’ explores the anticlimax of sport and mental illness
Laura García Alonso (Madrid, 1990) makes her feature film debut with 'Corredora', a visceral portrait of an athlete (played by Alba Sáez) whose dreams collapse after a psychotic episode. In an interview, García Alonso discusses her admiration for films like 'Whiplash', 'The Wrestler', and 'Black Swan', but critiques their underlying assumption that success justifies everything. She questions whether glory must always override all else. The film offers a counter-narrative to the typical sports drama, focusing on the isolating experience of mental illness within an individualistic competition. The article also includes an interview with Unai Sordo on the secondary role of work in fiction.
Key facts
- Laura García Alonso is a Madrid-born director (1990).
- 'Corredora' is her first feature film.
- The film stars Alba Sáez as an athlete.
- The protagonist suffers a psychotic episode that derails her dreams.
- García Alonso cites 'Whiplash', 'The Wrestler', and 'Black Swan' as influences.
- She critiques the narrative that success is worth any cost.
- The film addresses mental illness in a competitive sports context.
- The article includes an interview with Unai Sordo.
Entities
Artists
- Laura García Alonso
- Alba Sáez
- Miles Teller
- Unai Sordo
Institutions
- eldiario.es
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain