"Unanimal"

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Film still from "Unanimal" directed by Sally Jacobson and Tuva Björk (France, Sweden, 2025). Image courtesy of DocsBarcelona.

Narrated by Isabella Rossellini, this film invites us on an introspective journey exploring the intricate bond between humans and animals. Blending humor with thought-provoking insights, it reveals the remarkable ways animals have adapted to life in our modern, urban environments—prompting us to reconsider how we coexist in a world shaped by human presence.

Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Sally Jacobson holds a BFA in Film from the HDK-Valand Academy at the University of Gothenburg. She also attended the Nordic Documentary Film School Biskops-Arnö. She has worked with several production companies, including Momento Film, SVT, and Mexiko Media, before directing her debut film at Story AB. Her short film

Raised in Helsinki, Finland, Tuva Björk holds an MFA in Artistic Film Directing and a BFA in Fine Arts, both from the HDK-Valand Academy at the University of Gothenburg. She also studied at the Nordic Documentary Film School Biskops-Arnö. Her work has been exhibited at the Gothenburg City Museum, Galleri Konstepidemin (Gothenburg), and Cinema Orion (Helsinki).

Film will be screened in original version with subtitles in Catalan and English. A film in the 2025 edition of DOCS Barcelona.

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Barcelona boasts a wide variety of renowned film festivals each spring, and 2025 promises to be another spectacular edition. Check out our article Spring Film Festivals in Barcelona where you'll discover festivals dedicated to fashion docs, films inspired by literature and history, astounding cinematic works that delve into the creativity, mystery and resilience of the human brain and films that explore the LGBTIQ+ experience.

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