The Offering (2020 film)
The Offering () is a 2020 Spanish thriller drama film directed by Ventura Durall which stars Anna Alarcón, Alex Brendemühl, and Verónica Echegui alongside Pablo Molinero, Josh Climent, and Claudia Riera. It is primarily shot in Catalan. Plot A married psychiatrist (Violeta) meets with a patient (Rita), a porn actress who was in a relationship with Jan, Violeta's childhood flirt who marked her life. Rita reveals Violeta that Jan is still obsessed with her after decades, willing to amend his past mistakes with Violeta. The plot features two timelines, one in the present time, and a past one featuring young Violeta and Jan. Cast Production The screenplay was penned by Ventura Durall alongside , Sandra Beltrán, and Clara Roquet. The film is a Nanouk Films, Fasten Films, Suica Films and Bord Cadre Films production, with funding from ICAA, , and IVAC, and in association with TV3. It was shot in Barcelona and the Valencia region (including the Serra d'Irta, Sagunto, and Buñol). Release The film was presented at the 23rd Málaga Film Festival on 23 August 2020. Distributed by Alfa Pictures, it was theatrically released in Spain on 18 September 2020. Reception Jordi Batlle Caminal of Fotogramas rated the film