Lili and Mateo are mother and son who have a profound relationship of mutual dependence. Then one is diagnosed with a fatal illness and the mere idea of separation causes them to develop their most toxic version of themselves. ‘Piety’ is about power, and submission taken to the extreme. A universal story about how to separate ourselves from our roots. abandoning everything to evolve or save ourselves, knowing that the darkest part we want to leave behind stays with us, in our DNA.

Eduardo Casanova (1991, Madrid) actor and filmmaker, starred in the hit TV comedy Aida. As an actor he has worked with prestigious directors. In 2011 Casanova directed his first short Ansiedad (Anxiety). In 2016 he premiered at the Berlinale with ‘Skins’, produced by Álex de la Iglesia. ‘Piety’ is his second feature film.