A Spanish director has achieved success at the Cannes festival with her debut film. The director, who is the only Spanish woman to participate in the competition at the latest edition of the festival, won an award for Best Interpretation in the Semaine de la Critique category. The film, titled VIVA, is a tragicomedy that explores the theme of second chances.

It is the director's first feature film, and it has garnered attention at the prestigious festival. Further details about the film and its director are available from the source, including more information about the award and the festival.