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Olivia Wilde stages a marital reckoning over dinner
Olivia Wilde’s La invitación brings two troubled couples together for dinner in a San Francisco apartment. The adaptation of Cesc Gay’s Sentimental finds its sharpest stretch in the final half-hour.
The Javis kept Carlos González apart on set
Carlos González says the Javis kept him apart from others on set to help him find his character’s loneliness. The cast describes directors who adapt their approach to each actor while keeping clear authority.
The Devils returns with its missing footage restored
Ken Russell’s The Devils returns in a director-approved 4K restoration. The missing crucifix sequence and censored ending will screen in the United States on 16 October 2026, followed by UK and Ireland cinemas on 30 October.
Andrew Garfield anchors two high-profile Spanish film premieres this October
Spanish cinemas brace for a rare double act as Andrew Garfield headlines two sharply different films this October. One plunges into medieval rebellion, the other whisks families into fantasy. Both arrive within weeks, putting Garfield’s range under the spotlight.
Spanish Cinema Day takes El desencanto to five continents
The sixth Día del cine español brings Jaime Chávarri's El desencanto to more than fifty cities. Rural screenings and a guionista tribute widen the celebration beyond Madrid.
La bola negra ignites debate over Lorca's legacy
La bola negra, the latest film from Los Javis, has sparked intense discussion in Spain and abroad for its unflinching portrayal of Federico García Lorca's homosexuality through the lens of his final lover. Experts and artists weigh in on the film's impact and its approach to a long-silenced aspect of Lorca's life.
Estrella Morente on missing La bola negra and carrying her family's legacy
Estrella Morente nearly joined the cast of La bola negra. She shares how her roots in Granada, her family's influence, and her tributes to Lorca and Falla shape her music and life.
Gonzalo Suárez leaves behind a cult classic in Remando al viento
Gonzalo Suárez's Remando al viento became a rare Spanish cult film. Its international cast, six Goya wins and 58-week Madrid run still define its unusual place in Spanish cinema.
Woody Allen warns of fascism's rise during Madrid film presentation
Woody Allen launched filming on his new, still-untitled comedy in Madrid and warned that fascism is rising. He also declined to answer questions about housing and the encampment at Puerta del Sol.
Leo Encinas Cruz steps onto the big screen in La bola negra
At just 15, Leo Encinas Cruz appears in La bola negra, sharing the screen with his mother Penélope Cruz. His brief, silent role marks the first on-camera step for the eldest child of Spain’s most celebrated acting family.
Javier Cámara reveals the pain of a father who never saw him
Javier Cámara shares how his complicated relationship with his father shaped his life and career. The acclaimed actor reflects on missed connections, personal growth, and the impact of fatherhood in a story that resonates far beyond the screen.
Woody Allen chooses Madrid for his 51st film
Woody Allen will start filming his 51st movie in Madrid on October 5, 2026. The diplomatic story has €3 million in public backing and a reported budget of about $14 million.
Spain's cultural world says goodbye to Gonzalo Suárez
Gonzalo Suárez was mourned at Madrid's San Isidro funeral home after his death on 29 September 2026 at the age of 92. Actors, directors and cultural figures remembered a career that crossed cinema, literature and journalism.
Pamplona prepares to host the Premios Goya 2027
Pamplona will host the Premios Goya 2027 on 6 February. Navarra sees the gala as both an organisational test and recognition for its growing film industry.
Charo López mourns the director who changed her life
Two days before his death, Gonzalo Suárez and Charo López were still discussing a short film they hoped to make. Their friendship began with the role that changed her life.
Pamplona to host the 2027 Goya Awards ceremony
The 41st Premios Goya will take place at Pamplona's Navarra Arena on 6 February 2027. Screenings, exhibitions and industry events will run alongside the gala, the first Goya ceremony ever held in Navarra.
Pamplona to host the 2027 Goya Awards ceremony
On 6 February 2027, Pamplona will welcome Spain's leading film awards to the Navarra Arena. The choice extends the Goya ceremony's recent move across the country.
Gonzalo Suárez leaves Spanish cinema with a restless legacy
Gonzalo Suárez has died at his Madrid home aged 92. He leaves behind 21 films and a literary career shaped by experimentation.
Rafael Azcona's century finds Spain facing his old problems
Rafael Azcona would have turned 100 on October 23. A Madrid exhibition returns to his films, cartoons and ideas, many of which still fit Spain's housing pressure and social conflicts.
Susana Abaitua and Maxi Iglesias reveal their worst homes on El Hormiguero
Susana Abaitua and Maxi Iglesias did not hold back on El Hormiguero, sharing raw accounts of their most difficult living situations. Their stories highlight the harsh realities behind Spain’s housing crisis as they introduce their new film Nuda propiedad.
La bola negra posts Spain's fifth-biggest opening
La bola negra drew 613,240 spectators and €4.67 million in its first three days. The opening beat Christopher Nolan's La Odisea and placed the film among Spain's top five.
La bola negra breaks records with San Sebastián audience award
Just one day after its cinema debut, La bola negra by Los Javis clinched the San Sebastián Audience Award with an unprecedented score. The film’s explosive start signals a new chapter for Spanish cinema and cements the directors’ reputation for bold storytelling.
Mike Leigh takes San Sebastián top prize for his final film
Mike Leigh's Tender Loving Care has won the Golden Shell at San Sebastián. The film also received awards for its screenplay and lead performance, while José Luis Rebordinos received a final ovation.
Javier Cámara wins San Sebastián supporting actor award
San Sebastián gave Spanish cinema two major prizes. Javier Cámara won for _5 minutos más_, while _La bola negra_ took the public award after leading the Perlak vote.
San Sebastián closes with a final red carpet fashion vote
San Sebastián reached its finale on 26 September with an official closing ceremony and awards gala. Paz Vega and other familiar faces brought fashion into the spotlight, while readers will choose the standout look.
Mike Leigh wins San Sebastián's top prize with _Tender Loving Care_
Mike Leigh's possible final film has won San Sebastián's top prize. The 83-year-old director also took the screenplay award, while Kate O'Flynn and Javier Cámara received acting honours.
Carlos Bardem stumbles at Madrid protest spotlighting celebrity activism
Carlos Bardem’s public error at a Madrid eviction protest reignited debate over the credibility of celebrity activism. His mix-up became a symbol of the disconnect between high-profile advocates and the causes they champion.
La bola negra posts Spain's strongest cinema opening in a decade
La bola negra has won the San Sebastián audience prize and topped Spain's box office. Its opening drew 175,000 viewers and nearly €1.5 million as cinemas struggle to meet demand.
La bola negra wins San Sebastián public prize
La bola negra has won San Sebastián's top audience prize in Perlak. The Javis' film scored 9.4 from viewers and secured a €50,000 award for its distributor.
Brad Pitt defends films caught between blockbusters and streaming
Brad Pitt brought his new film to San Sebastián with a warning about cinema's fragile middle ground. He also called for greater attention to what connects people.
Guitarricadelafuente steps into the spotlight with La bola negra
Guitarricadelafuente, known for his distinctive sound, now leads the cast of La bola negra. The film, directed by Los Javis, marks his unexpected transition from music to acting and places him at the center of one of Spain’s most anticipated cinematic releases.
La bola negra overtakes Nolan before its opening
La bola negra has broken pre-sale records before its Friday opening. Madrid cinemas are adding sessions as audiences turn the premiere into a shared event.
La bola negra brings 35 mm cinema to five Spanish screens
La bola negra opens in Spain on 25 September 2026, with limited 35 mm screenings. Only five Spanish cinemas are expected to show the format as the film begins its Oscar 2027 campaign.
La Bola Negra turns Granada into Lorca's unfinished story
La Bola Negra reaches Spanish cinemas on 25 September 2026 as Spain's submission for the 2027 Oscars. Its story moves from Granada to Cantabria and Sierra Nevada across three periods: 1932, 1937 and 2017.
Boyero says La bola negra deserves Spain's biggest film prizes
Carlos Boyero has given La bola negra an unusually strong early review. He praises Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi and the cast before the film's cinema release on 25 September 2026, with Spain already having chosen it as its submission for the 2027 Academy Awards.
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