May 6, 2026 4:45am PT

‘Money Heist,’ ‘Nowhere’ Director Albert Pintó Helms Revenge Thriller ‘Lions in Winter,’ Acquired for World Sales by Film Factory

Described as a ‘high voltage thriller,’ ‘Lions is Winter’ is directed by Albert Pintó, produced by Álvaro Ariza and María Luisa Gutiérrez and set for distribution in Spain by Sony

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'Lions in Winter' Credit Juan Naharro Giménez

Albert Pintó, a director on Netflix global blockbusters “Money Heist,” “Berlin” and “Nowhere” is re-teaming with producer Álvaro Ariza at Esto También Pasará, Sony Pictures Entertainment Iberia and Film Factory on “Lions in Winter” (“Leones en invierno”), described as a “high voltage thriller.”

Now in post-production, the film marks a follow up to their joint picture “Barren Land,” release in 2025.