The production, led by Arcadia, has become the first serialized work in the Catalan language to be included in the official section of the German competition. According to the festival, the Berlinale Special Series is dedicated to highlighting “the vitality and importance of episodic formats in contemporary visual culture”.

Ravalejar is an autobiographical creation by Pol Rodríguez, who has once again teamed up with Isaki Lacuesta for direction. They previously co-directed the film Segundo premio, which was awarded the Goya for best direction in 2025. The series consists of six episodes and is set entirely in the Raval de Barcelona neighborhood, which acts as an essential character in the plot.

The cast combines established figures in the Catalan scene, such as Enric Auquer Sardà, Maria Rodríguez Soto, Sergi López, Quim Àvila, Francesc Orella, and Lluïsa Castell, with the special collaboration of Marc Martínez. Additionally, new talents discovered through street castings, such as Noor Ul-Huda and Mohamed Ben Moula, have been incorporated, along with extras from the neighborhood itself to ensure authenticity.

The series, an HBO Max original, is a production by Arcadia, Eter, and Supernova, co-produced with 3Cat and the Belgian company UMEDIA. The plot focuses on the struggle of the Can Mosques family, owners of a century-old restaurant in Raval, who face eviction by an investment fund. This story is part of 3Cat's commitment to Catalan fiction with social interest.