Gaua (The Night) (2025)
A haunting Basque-language folk horror set in 17th-century Spain, where one woman's flight into the forest awakens something ancient and terrifying.
Gaua (The Night) - Movie Information
- Original Title: Gaua
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Paul Urkijo Alijo
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Horror, Fantasy
- Runtime: 1h 32m
- Original Language: Basque
- Spoken Languages: Basque
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 13, 2025 (Spain - 16)
- Alternative Titles: La noche (ES), The Night (US)
- Production Companies: Irusoin, Ikusgarri Films, EiTB, Vilaüt Films, TVE
- Production Countries: Spain
Gaua (The Night) - Plot
Spain, Basque Country, 17th century. At night and through the mountains, Kattalin escapes from her farmhouse and, while wandering through the deep forest, she senses a presence that stalks her.
Gaua (The Night) - Trailer
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Gaua (The Night) - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Paul Urkijo Alijo
Main Cast
- Yune Nogueiras
- Ane Gabarain
- Elena Irureta
- Iñake Irastorza
- Xabi «Jabato» López
- Erika Olaizola
- Elena Uriz
- Manex Fuchs
- Elías García
- Laura Iturregi
Writers
- Paul Urkijo Alijo
Producers
- Ander Sagardoy
- Ander Barinaga-Rementeria
- Xabier Berzosa
Gaua (The Night) - FAQs
Is Gaua (The Night) based on Basque mythology?
Yes. Gaua (The Night) draws deeply from Basque folklore and mythology. The film features figures from traditional Basque belief, including Gaueko (the spirit of the night), Inguma (a nightmare deity), and Akerbeltz (a dark goat deity), all portrayed by Elías García, grounding the horror in authentic regional legend.
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Who are the main actors in Gaua (The Night)?
The film stars Yune Nogueiras as Kattalin, Ane Gabarain as Beltra, Elena Irureta as Graxiana, Iñake Irastorza as Reme, Xabi «Jabato» López as Pello, Erika Olaizola as Maritxu, Elena Uriz as Estertxi, Manex Fuchs as Mateo, Elías García as Gaueko/Inguma/Akerbeltz, and Laura Iturregi as Eugenia.
What is Gaua (The Night) about?
Set in 17th-century Basque Country, Gaua follows Kattalin, a woman who escapes her farmhouse under cover of darkness and ventures into a dense mountain forest. As she wanders deeper into the wilderness, she becomes aware of a menacing presence tracking her through the night.
Who directed Gaua (The Night)?
Gaua (The Night) was written and directed by Paul Urkijo Alijo, a Basque filmmaker known for his work in genre cinema rooted in Iberian folklore. He is also recognized for the Basque fantasy film Errementari (2017), which similarly drew from regional mythology and legend.
When was Gaua (The Night) released?
Gaua (The Night) was released in Spain on November 13, 2025, with an age classification of 16. The film is also known by its Spanish alternative title La noche and its English title The Night for international markets.
What genre is Gaua (The Night)?
Gaua (The Night) is a Drama, Horror, and Fantasy film. It blends atmospheric folk horror with dark fantasy elements drawn from Basque mythology, set against the rugged landscape of 17th-century Basque Country in Spain.
What language is Gaua (The Night) in?
Gaua (The Night) is filmed entirely in Basque (Euskara), the original and spoken language of the film. This linguistic authenticity reinforces the movie's deep connection to Basque cultural identity, folklore, and the historical setting of 17th-century Basque Country in Spain.
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