Double Freedom

Double Freedom
SpanishLa Libertad Doble
Directed byLisandro Alonso
Written byLisandro Alonso
Produced by
  • Fernando Bascuñán
  • Augusto Matte
  • Lisandro Alonso
Starring
  • Misael Saavedra
  • Catalina Saavedra
CinematographyCobi Migliora
Edited by
  • Catalina Marín
  • Martín Mainoli
  • Manuel Ferrari
Music byPeter Rosenthal
Production
companies
  • Planta
  • Deptford Film
  • 4L
  • Les Films Fauves
  • The Match Factory
  • Cimarrón
  • Pulpa Film
  • Carte Blanche
Release date
  • 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16) (Cannes)
Running time
100 minutes
Countries
  • Argentina
  • Chile
  • Luxemburg
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
LanguageSpanish

Double Freedom (Spanish: La Libertad Doble) is a 2026 slow cinema film written and directed by Lisandro Alonso. Starring Misael Saavedra as Misael, it's a direct sequel to Freedom (2001), and follows the precarious work conditions of rural workers in Argentina 25 years later.

The film had its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 16 May.

Cast

Production

A co-production between Argentina, Chile, Luxembourg, Germany and the United Kingdom. It's produced by Planta, Deptford Film, and 4L. Co-produced by: Les Films Fauves, The Match Factory, Cimarrón, Pulpa Film, and Carte Blanche. Supported by: Fondo de Fomento Audiovisual de Chile, Film Fund Luxembourg, Berlinale World Cinema Fund, and Jeonju International Film Festival.

Cinematographer Cobi Migliora shot the film in 35mm, marking his third collaboration with Alonso.

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 16 May. Marking Alonso's seventh feature film to debut in the Cannes Film Festival. It will have its North American premiere in the Wavelengths section of the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, and was also selected for the Main Slate of the 2026 New York Film Festival.

World sales are handled by Luxbox.

References

  1. ↑ Loayza, Beatrice (2026-05-16). "'Double Freedom' Review: A Woodsman's Simple Life Is Upended in Lisandro Alonso's Beautifully Minimalistic Comment on Argentina's Current Political Crisis". Variety. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Mintzer, Jordan (2026-05-19). "'Double Freedom' Review: Lisandro Alonso's Sequel to His Slow Cinema Debut Adds a Major Twist, but Stays True to its Roots". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
  3. 1 2 "Double Freedom". Quinzaine des cinéastes. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
  4. ↑ "Crítica: La libertad doble". Cineuropa (in Spanish). 2026-05-16. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
  5. ↑ Hazlewood, Kirsty (2026-05-13). "Seven features shot on Kodak film compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2026". Cinematography World. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
  6. ↑ Erbland, Kate (2026-08-04). "TIFF Adds More Than 60 New Titles, Including Festival Winners 'La Gradiva' and 'Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!'". IndieWire. Retrieved 2026-08-29.
  7. ↑ Davis, Clayton (2026-08-05). "New York Film Festival 2026 Lineup Unveiled: Chris Rock's 'Misty Green,' Andrew Haigh's 'A Long Winter' and More". Variety. Retrieved 2026-08-29.