Nada

With its introspective storytelling and evocative, atmospheric illustrations, this timeless story captures a young woman’s quest for meaning and freedom on her journey of self-discovery

Set just a few years after the Spanish Civil War, Andrea arrives in Barcelona to study Literature at the university. Full of anticipation and wonder for her new life in the vibrant city, Andrea’s excitement is abruptly shattered when she enters her grandmother’s apartment. The oppressive atmosphere of her family’s home quickly becomes a nightmare, filled with dirt, tradition, tension,
violence, and hatred.

As Andrea navigates her new reality, the unbearable family environment and her profound loneliness become a constant shadow, barely glimpsed in the mirror. However, amidst the bleakness, Andrea finds a glimmer of hope when she befriends Ena, a fellow student at the university. Through Ena, she discovers a world of brightness and possibility, realizing that the freedom
she desperately seeks might be closer than she thinks.

With extraordinary sensitivity, this story delves into the deepest recesses of the human soul, portraying the journey of a young woman who, despite facing a cruel and oppressive reality, remains determined to become who she wants to be. Claudio Stassi perfectly illustrates the suffocating family atmosphere and the decadence of post-war Barcelona.