Best Spanish Cinema
Talk To Her is a 2002 Spanish drama directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The story centers on two friends assisting patients recovering from severe brain injuries. Javier Cámara and Darío Grandinetti lead the cast alongside other actors, exploring themes of connection and care during challenging circumstanc...
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is a 1988 Spanish film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The narrative centers around actress Pepa’s frantic search for her absent lover, Iván, leading her into increasingly bizarre situations involving his family and a hostage situation. The story includes chara...
The Sea Inside portrays the story of Ramón Sampedro, a man paralyzed by a diving accident who fought for euthanasia rights. Based on his real-life struggle, the film depicts his 28-year campaign advocating for the right to end his life. It received recognition with awards including the Academy Award...
Belle Époque is a 1992 drama-comedy directed by Fernando Trueba. The film’s narrative unfolds in an idyllic Spanish countryside setting during the period leading up to the Second Spanish Republic. It stars several prominent Spanish actors including Jorge Sanz and Maribel Verdú, presenting a fable-li...
Live Flesh is a 1997 crime drama directed by Pedro Almodóvar, adapting Ruth Rendell’s 1986 novel. The film features Javier Bardem alongside Francesca Neri and other actors in a story set within the confines of a Spanish villa. It explores complex relationships and criminal events involving several i...
Broken Embraces is a 2009 Spanish film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The story centers on a screenwriter’s memories of a past relationship with a deceased actress, intertwined with the involvement of her obsessive businessman lover. Lluís Homar and Penélope Cruz lead an ensemble cast in this dramatic...
Julieta is a 2016 Spanish drama directed by Pedro Almodóvar. The film explores complex family relationships through the intertwined stories of two women named Julieta, one older and struggling with a difficult decision, the other younger and facing unexpected consequences. Adapted from Alice Munro s...
Vicky Cristina Barcelona follows two American women, Vicky and Cristina, during a summer in Barcelona. They become involved with an artist, Juan Antonio, who is preoccupied with his troubled ex-wife, María Elena. The film’s production took place primarily in Spain, including locations like Barcelona...
Three Steps Above Heaven is a 2010 Spanish romantic drama directed by Fernando González Molina. The film stars Mario Casas and María Valverde and adapts the 1992 Italian novel “Three Steps Over Heaven” by Federico Moccia, originally written by Ramón Salazar. It serves as a remake of the source mater...
Jamón jamón (1992) depicts the complex aftermath following a pregnancy between Silvia and Jose Luis, heir to an underwear company. The film explores themes of desire and generational conflict within Spain, utilizing wordplay and contrasting emotions. Javier Bardem, Jordi Mollà, and Penélope Cruz sta...
“I’m So Excited!” is a 2013 Spanish comedy by Pedro Almodóvar centered around a group of strangers connected within an airport terminal. The film examines unexpected connections and romantic possibilities among these individuals. Javier Cámara and Cecilia Roth star in this quirky cinematic experienc...
