Cinematography: José Luis Alcaine

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Omero Antonutti · Sonsoles Aranguren · Icíar Bollaín · Lola Cardona

Synopsis The South (1983) follows Estrella, a young girl living in northern Spain, as she uncovers the mysterious past of her enigmatic father, Agustín. Through fragmented memories and hidden clues, she pieces together his unfulfilled longing for the south—a place tied...

Direction Fernando Fernán Gómez

Cast José Sacristán · Fernando Fernán Gómez · Juan Diego · María Luisa Ponte

Synopsis Voyage to Nowhere (1986) follows a struggling theater troupe in post-Civil War Spain as they travel through impoverished rural areas, performing to survive. Led by the aging actor Fernando, the group faces dwindling audiences, internal conflicts, and the harsh realities...

Direction Cecilia Bartolomé · José Juan Bartolomé

Direction Jaime Camino

Cast Dolores Ibárruri · Diego Abad de Santillán · Federica Montseny · Josep Tarradellas

Synopsis Jaime Camino conducted a number of interviews with historically siginificant people and combined them with contemporary documentary material. The result is an unbelievably vibrant and reliable picture of the political developement of Spain since 1931. How Camino crafted these interviews...

Direction Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón · Juan Lebrón

Direction Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón

Direction Cecilia Bartolomé · José Juan Bartolomé

Direction Adolfo Aristarain

Cast Juan Diego Botto · Susú Pecoraro · José Sacristán · Agustín Garvie

Synopsis In Roma (2004), a gripping historical drama, the story follows a group of Roman soldiers stranded in the aftermath of a brutal battle. As they struggle to survive in a hostile land, their loyalty and humanity are tested amidst the...

Direction Narciso Ibáñez Serrador

Cast Lewis Fiander · Prunella Ransome · Antonio Iranzo · Miguel Narros

Synopsis Would You Kill a Child? (Island of the Damned) (1976) follows a British couple, Tom and Evelyn, who travel to a remote Spanish island for a peaceful vacation. Upon arrival, they notice the absence of adults and the eerie presence...

Direction Basilio Martín Patino

Cast Imperio Argentina · Estrellita Castro · Miguel de Molina · Lola Flores

Direction Montxo Armendáriz

Cast Patxi Bisquert · Amaia Lasa · Isidro José Lozano · Nacho Martínez

Direction Pedro Almodóvar

Cast Penélope Cruz · Carmen Maura · Chus Lampreave · Lola Dueñas

Synopsis To Return (2006) follows Raimunda, a resilient woman living in Madrid, as she navigates a series of unexpected events tied to her past. When her aunt passes away, Raimunda returns to her rural hometown, uncovering long-buried family secrets. Amidst personal...

Direction Pedro Almodóvar

Cast Carmen Maura · Antonio Banderas · Julieta Serrano · Rossy de Palma

Synopsis Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) follows Pepa, a voice actress in Madrid, whose life spirals into chaos after her lover Iván abruptly leaves her. Determined to confront him, Pepa navigates a series of absurd encounters with...

Direction José Luis García Sánchez · Basilio Martín Patino

Direction Pedro Almodóvar

Cast Antonio Banderas · Asier Etxeandia · Penélope Cruz · Leonardo Sbaraglia

Synopsis Pain and Glory (2019) follows Salvador Mallo, a renowned filmmaker in physical decline, as he reflects on his life, career, and unresolved past. Through a series of vivid memories and encounters—from his childhood in 1960s rural Spain to reconnecting with...

Direction Carlos Saura

Cast Carmen Maura · Andrés Pajares · Gabino Diego · Maurizio De Razza

Synopsis Paulino and Carmela are husband and wife, troubadours touring the countryside during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). They are Republicans, and with their mute assistant, Gustavete, they journey into rebel territory by mistake. They are arrested, fear a firing squad,...

Direction Eduard Cortés

Cast José Coronado · Adriana Ozores · Marta Etura · Roberto Álvarez

Synopsis Nobody's Life (2002) follows Jaime, a middle-aged man whose mundane existence takes a dramatic turn after a shocking encounter leaves him questioning his identity. As he grapples with the aftermath, his relationships with his wife, colleagues, and a mysterious stranger...

Direction Fernando Trueba

Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · Jorge Sanz · Penélope Cruz · Ariadna Gil

Synopsis Belle Époque (The Age of Beauty) (1992) is a charming Spanish comedy-drama set in 1931, on the eve of the Spanish Republic. The story follows Fernando, a young army deserter, who stumbles upon the idyllic countryside home of an elderly...

Direction Emilio Martínez-Lázaro

Cast Pilar López de Ayala · Verónica Sánchez · Marta Etura · Nadia de Santiago

Synopsis Las 13 rosas (2007) is a historical drama based on true events set in post-Spanish Civil War Madrid. The film follows thirteen young women, mostly members of socialist and communist groups, who are falsely accused of conspiracy against Franco's regime....

Direction Vicente Aranda

Cast Jorge Sanz · Victoria Abril · Maribel Verdú · Enrique Cerro

Synopsis In Madrid, in the mid-1950s, Paco, a handsome young man from the provinces serving the last days of his military service, is in search of both a steady job and lodging. He is engaged to be married to Trini, his...