In Focus: Catalonia
Inspired by the growing international acclaim of Catalan cinema, this programme presents a curated selection of both new and classic films. A ray of Mediterranean light shining through the dark nights of Tallinn.
Inspired by the growing international acclaim of Catalan cinema, this programme presents a curated selection of both new and classic films. A ray of Mediterranean light shining through the dark nights of Tallinn.
A mother uses telepathic powers to send her middle-aged son on a killing spree. A masterclass in 1980s Euro-horror
A young rapper must confront her mother to succeed in the world of freestyle.
A joyful gang embarks on an enigmatic trip. An engaging homage to the artistry – and the magic – of cinema.
During her Mallorca summer, Cata recognises similarities with her late grandma and develops an influence over her grandpa.
A Spanish customs officer risks everything to help Jews escape Nazi-occupied France across the Pyrenees.
A doctor from a Nazi death camp who fled to Spain continues his horrific activities, only to find himself in an iron lung.
A cosmic hangout film about male friendship set against the backdrop of ancient Roman baths.
Two lost souls end up on a life-changing adventure.
An engaging portrait of a man in love with the cinema. A brilliant cult film persecuted by censorship.
“Romeo and Juliet” in the world of gypsies: dance, music, and passion in a Barcelona like you’ve never seen before.
An absorbing story of colonial conquest and obsession, starring Gael García Bernal as Ferdinand Magellan.
Love triangle, repressed desire, in a Greek-like drama, which was the first Catalan spoken film during the dictatorship.
The life, laughter, and legacy of Bob Marley’s fearless lawyer, 80-year-old Miss Jobson
A young and magnetic Sahrawi woman, Mariam, is deported from Spain back to her family home in Western Sahara.
Lina, a well-known TV host, appears at Pedro’s doorstep to confront him about a cruel message he posted about her online.
Ocaña epitomises the unstoppable wave of freedom, joy and colour that shook Catalan society after the dictator’s death.
A story of courage and rebirth in the face of adversity.
A young woman’s search for official documents for a university scholarship uncovers long-buried family secrets.
A father, accompanied by his son, goes looking for his missing daughter in North Africa.
While cycling along the Danube with his family, 16-year-old Dídac encounters a mysterious boy in the river.
Would you go to the end of the world to save your sister?
Between Barcelona and Algeria, a young woman seeks to reconcile three generations of women divided by faith and exile.
All children need a mother and a father. No child deserves to see their parents go through an ugly divorce.
This fantastic adventure film will make you want to become a pirate!
A supernatural, feminine coming-of-(r)age film that captivates with enormous power
PÖFF kicks off with a tragicomic musical film that dances around death.
A funny, subtle, irreverent and engaging dramedy shot in the US that propelled Isabel Coixet’s to fame.
Marta and Antonio split up after what seems like a trivial argument.
Christopher Lee haunts Barcelona as Portabella pushes cinema to its limits to disarm the authoritarian gaze.