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Clouds and rain shape Madrid weather as temperatures climb
Madrid faces a week of dense clouds, scattered rain, and rising temperatures. The State Meteorological Agency outlines a pattern of changing skies, with local variations and a weekend marked by showers and mild breezes.
La bola negra convierte a Los Javis en el gran fenómeno del cine español
La película reunió a 610.000 espectadores y recaudó 4,7 millones de euros en sus tres primeros días. Los premios de Cannes y San Sebastián ya han abierto su camino hacia los Oscar.
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.
La bola negra wins the San Sebastián audience prize
La bola negra has won the public prize in the Perlak section at the San Sebastián festival. Mike Leigh took the Concha de Oro, while Javier Cámara received the Concha de Plata for best supporting performance.
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.
La Bola Negra crowns Los Javis at San Sebastián
La Bola Negra won the Premio del Público at the Festival de San Sebastián. The film also collected 1.3 million euros on its first day in Spanish cinemas.
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.
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.
Where Spain's Supermarket Bill Can Fall by €1,310
A household can save an average of €1,310 a year by choosing the cheapest supermarket nearby. Madrid has the widest gap, while fresh food prices continue to rise.
Donostia's supermarket gap reaches €1,676
The OCU found a €1,676 yearly difference between the cheapest and most expensive supermarket options in San Sebastián. Irun's average grocery bill is higher still, at €6,880.
La bola negra rewrites Spanish history through a queer lens
La bola negra, directed by Los Javis, has become a flashpoint after wins at Cannes and Toronto. The film digs into Spain’s past and present, weaving queer stories across generations, and will represent Spain at the Oscars.
Brad Pitt turns San Sebastián red carpet into a two-hour fan event
Brad Pitt stayed nearly two hours at San Sebastián's Kursaal, signing autographs and meeting fans beside Inés de Ramón. One quiet "hola" became the night's loudest moment.
Brad Pitt chooses San Sebastián's 120-euro brunch
Brad Pitt chose the Hotel María Cristina during San Sebastián's film festival. Its premium brunch costs 120 euros per person and includes live music, premium drinks and Belle Époque surroundings.
La bola negra brings Lorca's unfinished work to the screen
La bola negra reaches Spanish cinemas on 25 September. Los Javis connect Lorca with queer identity and a family's buried memory across three timelines.
El mal padre pone a Atresmedia Cine ante su gran prueba familiar
Atresmedia Cine presenta El mal padre en San Sebastián. Eduard Fernández interpreta a un padre que se enfrenta a sus hijos durante un reencuentro lleno de reproches y heridas familiares.
El mal padre puts absent parenthood at the center of San Sebastián
Roberto Bueso's family drama has received a strong response in San Sebastián. Eduard Fernández leads a story about absent parenthood, family resentment and the hard work of reconciliation.
Why Spanish Alzheimer Researchers Are Turning to Myelin
Researchers in San Sebastián are testing whether damaged myelin helps drive Alzheimer's disease. The work could improve early detection and guide treatments that protect the brain's neural insulation.
San Sebastián puts black and white at the heart of its red carpet
San Sebastián delivered a weekend of major film names and sharp fashion moments. Naomi Watts received the Premio Donostia, while Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz drew attention on and off the red carpet as the festival presented Spain’s Oscar contender.
Penélope Cruz brings two films and two distinct looks to San Sebastián
Penélope Cruz arrived in San Sebastián with two films and two sharply different looks. One of them, a Chanel design, carried a clear message about the fashion house's new direction.
Naomi Watts demands space for older women in cinema
Naomi Watts received the Donostia Award at the San Sebastián Festival and dedicated it to David Lynch. She used the ceremony to call for more leading roles and stronger screen representation for women over 50.
Brad Pitt turns San Sebastián hotel arrival into a fan event
Brad Pitt arrived early in San Sebastián and spent about half an hour with fans. He walked the full length of the barrier before entering the Hotel María Cristina.
Naomi Watts receives the Donostia Award in San Sebastián
Naomi Watts accepted San Sebastián's Donostia Award at 57. She crossed the festival red carpet in a black dress as admirers gathered to take photographs.
San Sebastián starts its 74th film festival with a farewell
San Sebastián opens its 74th festival with 263 films from 47 countries. José Luis Rebordinos is leaving after fifteen years, while Werner Herzog will receive the first Donostia Award.
Naomi Watts turns San Sebastián honour into a demand for change
Naomi Watts accepted the Donostia Award at the San Sebastián Film Festival and used the ceremony to call for richer roles for older women. J.A. Bayona presented the honour.
Werner Herzog takes the spotlight at San Sebastián
San Sebastián has opened its 74th edition with Fatih Akin’s Geister. Werner Herzog received the festival’s Donostia Award as an international line-up prepared to take the red carpet.
San Sebastián Film Festival opens with Brad Pitt and Naomi Watts in the spotlight
San Sebastián’s 74th film festival launches with Brad Pitt’s new film and Naomi Watts receiving overdue recognition. Major directors like Mike Leigh and Fatih Akin join the race for the Concha de Oro. Spanish cinema faces new dynamics after Cannes.
Bournemouth upsets Real Sociedad in European debut as Petrovic shines
AFC Bournemouth marked their first European match with a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad in San Sebastián, thanks to a strong first half and a standout performance from goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.
Julio José Iglesias Jr returns to Spain with a tribute to his father
Julio José Iglesias Jr is back in Spain this October, launching the Julio Iglesias Experience tour—a personal homage to his father and a celebration of the music that shaped their family.
La bola negra chosen as Spain's Oscar contender
La bola negra, directed by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, will represent Spain in the race for Best International Feature at the Oscars. The film, already a Cannes winner, weaves together three eras of Spanish history through the legacy of Lorca and generational silence.
Police investigate suspected murder after elderly couple found dead in Madrid
A woman died in hospital after being found with severe injuries in her Madrid home. Her husband was discovered hanged at the scene. Police are investigating all scenarios, including gender-based violence.
Henri Parot granted third degree status by Basque authorities
The Basque Government has approved third degree prison status for Henri Parot. The former ETA leader, convicted for 39 murders, will soon leave Zubieta prison. Victims’ groups call the move unacceptable.
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