Hugo 24

'Hugo 24' is a Spanish social drama written and directed by Luc Knowles and starring spanish actor Aarón Piper. The film is presented at the 2026 Málaga Film Festival out of competition and premieres in Spain on May 15, 2026, with Caramel Films as a distribution company.

The film follows Hugo, a young man from Madrid's Tetuán neighborhood, during the 24 hours leading up to his 24th birthday. At his age, Hugo is still an immature person living unemployed alongside his sister Cris, who receive an ultimatum from their landlord: if they don't pay within 24 hours, they will be evicted from their home.

With the help of his best friend Manu, Hugo travels around Madrid trying to get the money they need to pay the rent and thus save their home, while trying to land his dream job at a real estate agency. As the 24 hours go by, Hugo's family falls apart, his personal relationships fade away, and the city itself acts as a pressure cooker of impossible choices. A drama about growing up, abandonment, and the now trendy housing crisis in Madrid.

The cast of 'Hugo 24' is rounded out by Marco Cáceres, Marta Etura, Greta Fernández and Javier Pereira. The film is shot for the most part where it is set: Madrid's Tetuán neighborhood.

• Drama