The filmmaker raised concerns about film-funding criteria and proposals he says could restrict works on ideological grounds. He also described the obstacles facing young creators as he presented his first novel.
Castilla y León is setting up a commission to assess film projects seeking public money. The rules allow exclusions based on ideological content, while Spain’s Culture Ministry says it will challenge them in court.
Cinesa As Cancelas joins Fiesta del Cine from Monday 19 October through Thursday, with every film priced at €3.50. Tickets are available online or at the box office, with no accreditation or per-person limit.
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi attended the Academy Museum Gala with cast members from La bola negra. Taylor Swift performed during the evening, where the Spanish group mingled with major Hollywood names.
Olivia Wilde’s La invitación brings two troubled couples together for dinner in a San Francisco apartment. The adaptation of Cesc Gay’s Sentimental is at its strongest in the final half-hour.
Carlos González says the Javis kept him from talking to anyone on set to help him find his character’s loneliness. The cast describes directors who adapt their approach to each actor while maintaining clear authority.
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.
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.
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, the latest film from Los Javis, has sparked debate in Spain and abroad with its unflinching portrayal of Federico García Lorca's homosexuality and last relationship. Experts and artists weigh in on the film's impact and its treatment of a long-silenced aspect of Lorca's life.
Estrella Morente nearly joined the cast of La bola negra. She shares how Granada and her family, along with tributes to Lorca and Falla, shape her music and life.
Gonzalo Suárez's Remando al viento became a rare Spanish cult film. Its international cast helped set it apart, alongside six Goya wins and a 58-week Madrid run.
Woody Allen announced plans to film 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.
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 shares how his complicated relationship with his father shaped his life and career. The acclaimed actor reflects on missed connections and personal growth, and considers how fatherhood changed him in a story that resonates far beyond the screen.
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.
Gonzalo Suárez was mourned at Madrid's San Isidro funeral home after his death on 29 September 2026, aged 92. Spain's cultural community remembered a career across film and the written word, including journalism.
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.
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.
The 41st Premios Goya will take place at Pamplona's Navarra Arena on 6 February 2027. Screenings, exhibitions and industry events will accompany the gala, the first Goya ceremony ever held in Navarra.
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 has died at his Madrid home, aged 92. He leaves 21 films and a literary career shaped by experimentation.
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 shared candid accounts of their most difficult living situations on El Hormiguero. Their stories highlight the harsh realities of Spain’s housing crisis as they introduce their new film, Nuda propiedad.
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.
Just one day after its cinema debut, La bola negra by Los Javis won the San Sebastián Audience Award with a record score. The film’s explosive opening points to a new chapter for Spanish cinema and strengthens the directors’ reputation for bold storytelling.
Mike Leigh's Tender Loving Care won the Golden Shell at San Sebastián. The film also received awards for its screenplay and lead performance, while José Luis Rebordinos received a standing ovation at his final edition as festival director.
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 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'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’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 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 has won San Sebastián's top audience prize in Perlak. The Javis' film scored 9.4 with viewers and secured a €50,000 award for its distributor.
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, known for his distinctive sound, now leads the cast of La bola negra. Directed by Los Javis, the film marks his unexpected move from music to acting and puts him at the center of one of Spain’s most anticipated cinematic releases.
