'Swim To Me', by Dominga Sotomayor, Celebrates Its World Premiere at the San Sebastián Festival

The new film produced in Chile opened the Horizontes Latinos competition at the 73rd edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival, featuring participation from Dominga Sotomayor and María Paz Grandjean, its director and lead actress, respectively.

It will premiere on Netflix on October 10.

Download images from the premiere here *Photo credits: Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty Images for Netflix Download the main key art here Download images from the film here *Photo credits: Lucy Valdés / Netflix *Please do not include the download link in your coverage. Swim To Me, based on the novel of the same name by Alia Trabucco, was presented today for the first time at the 73rd edition of the San Sebastián International Film Festival. The new film by Chilean filmmaker Dominga Sotomayor, her first production for Netflix, opened the Horizontes Latinos section of the prestigious festival.

The world premiere featured the participation of director Dominga Sotomayor and lead actress María Paz Grandjean, along with producers Juan De Dios and Rocío Jadue. Also in attendance were María Laura Berch (Acting Coach for actress Rosa Puga) and Gabriela Larralde (co-screenwriter), who were part of the official activities of the international event.

“The premiere was very exciting; it's very special to open Horizontes Latinos, which is such a historic section that has highlighted the cinema of our region. I believe this film is an attempt to revisit and update the idea of domestic work in Latin America. I am very pleased with the reception and to have been able to share it with such a large audience outside of Chile,” said director Dominga Sotomayor.

After its appearance at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, Swim To Me will be screened in select cinemas in Chile on September 25 and will premiere globally on Netflix on October 10.

Synopsis Inspired by Alia Trabucco's best-selling novel, Swim To Me is a haunting family drama that tells the story of the intense relationship between Estela, a domestic worker, and the six-year-old girl she cares for day and night. As their bond grows closer, they build a secret, dependent world that leads them to an inevitable outcome. Fact Sheet Based on the work of: Alia Trabucco Director: Dominga Sotomayor Producers: Juan de Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Rocío Jadue Production: Fabula Screenplay: Gabriela Larralde and Dominga Sotomayor Cast: María Paz Grandjean, Rosa Puga Vittini, Ignacia Baeza Hidalgo, Benjamín Westfall, Rodrigo Palacios Cinematography: Bárbara Alvarez Editing: Federico Rotstein Art Design: Agostina de Francesco Sound: Leandro de Loredo and Nahuel Palenque Music: Carlos Cabezas Duration: 97 minutes Year of Production: 2025 About Fabula Founded in 2003 by brothers Pablo Larraín (director/producer) and Juan de Dios Larraín (producer), Fabula is a production company dealing in film, television, advertising, and production services, with operations in Chile, Mexico, and the United States. The company gained recognition by winning the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2018 with "A Fantastic Woman." It also received dual Academy Award nominations in 2024, with "El Conde" for Best Cinematography and "The Infinite Memory" for Best Documentary Film. Furthermore, Fabula has received multiple awards and nominations at the Venice, Berlin, Sundance, Goya, and Platino Film Festivals, among others. Their body of work includes the production of over 35 films, 900 commercials, and 7 series for major OTT platforms, including "Baby Bandito" and the documentary "Antares de la Luz," among others.