Lord, Take Me Soon (Señor, llévame pronto)

Carmen was born in Valdepeñas, La Mancha, she survived civil war, famine and being a woman in an oppressive post-war Spain. After being expelled from a monastery for “bad behavior,” she embraced life on her own terms, causing scandal in her hometown. Now, fifty years later, Carmen is in Madrid, with a clear plan to commit suicide in six months. As she gives away her possessions and reflects on her life, our unlikely friendship forms. The film follows Carmen through her final days, revealing her complex relationship with an adopted son, Arcelindo, and the emotional journey of preparing for her end. Between moments of dark humor and poignant reflection, the film explores themes of mortality, motherhood, and the absurdity of death planning. Will this story remain a comedy until the end?