Sideral has officially acquired the distribution rights for Eloy Calvo’s buzzy Spanish mixed-media feature “The Van” (“La Furgo”). The film will premiere at the BCN Film Festival on April 26, with a theatrical release in Spain set for June 20.

Produced by Teidees, traditionally an animation outfit, led by Marta Alonso and Sílvia Cortés, “The Van” is backed by RTVE, 3CAT and supported by the Institut Català de les Empreses Culturals (ICEC) and Crea SGR. The film is based on the comic book of the same name by Martin Tognola and Ramón Pardina.

Calvo compared Sideral’s involvement with the film to starting an engine: “Their endorsement is the fuel we needed to hit the road, to take our story out into the world. We hope that ‘The Van’ connects with the viewers and leaves them with a good memory.”

“The Van” follows Oso, played by Catalan Academy Gaudi Award-winning actor Pol López (“Suro,” “See You In Another Life”), a 45-year-old divorced man living in his van while attempting to rebuild his life in Barcelona. Surrounded by a group of unique characters, he struggles to regain stability. However, the wedding of his ex-partner becomes a catalyst, pushing him to the limit. “The Van” is a heartfelt dramedy that explores themes of precariousness, identity and the pursuit of second chances.

Sideral’s María Oliva expressed her excitement about the collaboration: “Sometimes everything happens because you are in the right place at the right time. And that’s what happened with Marta when we met. At Sideral, we are happy to be able to distribute this film at such a beautiful moment for Catalan cinema where Pol López is magnificent and Eloy directs in a luminous way.”

Producers Marta Alonso and Sílvia Cortés also praised the partnership: “After working on the film with such a talented team, it makes perfect sense for Sideral to join ‘The Van’s’ journey; a distributor that puts effort and enthusiasm into the projects it choses and gets the best results.”