La consagración de la primavera

18-year-old Laura has just moved to Madrid to study. She spends her days at university and her evenings in the city’s bustling streets. One night she meets David, who has cerebral palsy. The meeting with David opens new doors for Laura, and she takes on the role of his sexual assistant while exploring her own sexuality. THE RITE OF SPRING is a strong character portrait of a young woman’s encounter with adulthood and exploration of her sexuality, through both conversation and action. This drama is strengthened by strong performances as well as elegant, observational camerawork focused on Laura’s face, and the more intimate scenes are tastefully depicted. (Tromsø International Film Festival)