Cello is a 2019 Spanish drama film directed by Héctor Faver and starring Marem Hassler, Claudia Royo, and Mercedes Hoyos. The film follows the story of a talented cellist named Silvia (played by Hassler), who abruptly quits her successful professional music career after the birth of her daughter, Julia (played by Royo).
One day, Julia questions her mother's decision to quit playing music, and this leads to a series of flashbacks that explore Silvia's past and her relationship with her own mother (played by Hoyos). The film delves into the complex emotions and struggles faced by female musicians and artists, particularly those who must balance their creative passions with their roles as mothers and caretakers.
Throughout the film, the voices and images of Silvia and Julia are intertwined with the author's own experiences as a musician, providing a deeply personal and introspective look at the life of a creative artist. Cello is a poignant and beautifully crafted film that explores themes of motherhood, womanhood, and the pursuit of art.