The San Sebastian Film Festival is a prestigious event that showcases the best of Spanish and international cinema. This year, the festival features a diverse lineup of films, including 17 Spanish features. Among these are films by renowned directors such as Jos\u00e9 Luis Guerin, Alberto Rodr\u00edguez, and Jos\u00e9 Mari Goenaga.<\/p>\n
The official selection includes several Spanish films in competition. One of these is "Good Valley stories" by Jos\u00e9 Luis Guerin, a documentary that explores the lives of migrants in a Barcelona suburb. Another film is "The tigers" by Alberto Rodr\u00edguez, a thriller about a sister and brother who stumble upon a hidden cocaine cache on a cargo ship. The third Spanish competition title is "Maspalome" by Jos\u00e9 Mari Goenaga and Aitor Arregi, a film about an older gay man who returns to San Sebastian to confront his past.<\/p>\n
In addition to the films in competition, the festival also features other Spanish films. These include "It goes in the dark" by Agust\u00edn D\u00edaz Yanes, a film inspired by the true story of a young officer who infiltrated the Basque Terrorist group ETA. Another film is "The anatomy of a moment" by Alberto Rodr\u00edguez, a mini-series based on the book by Javier Cercas about the Spanish coup of 1981.<\/p>\n
The festival also includes special screenings of several Spanish films. These include "Flowers for Antonio" by Isaki Lacuesta and Elena Molina, a documentary about the life of a young man; "Carmele" by Asier Altuna, a period drama; and "Fate" by Paco Plaza and Pablo Guerrero, a thriller series.<\/p>\n
The festival also showcases the work of new directors. One of these is Irati Gorostidi Agirretxe, whose debut feature "New era" will premiere at the festival. Another new director is Jos\u00e9 Alay\u00f3n, whose second feature "Dance of the living" will also be screened.<\/p>\n
The festival’s Latin Horizons section features films from Latin America. These include "The message" by Iv\u00e1n Fund, an Argentine film that won the jury award in Berlin; and "The mysterious view of the Flamingo" by Diego C\u00e9spedes, a Chilean film that won the UN award in Cannes.<\/p>\n
The festival also includes other sections, such as the Zabaltegi tabakalera, which features short films and documentaries. One of these is "Variations" by Lur Olaizola Lizarralde, a short film about the life of a young woman. Another section is the Pearl section, which features films that have premiered on the international circuit. One of these is "Sleepless city" by Guillermo Galoe, a Spanish-French film that won the Prix SACD in Cannes.<\/p>\n
The festival’s Made in Spain section features films that showcase the best of Spanish cinema. One of these is "April, it’s not winter today" by Mabel Lozano, a short film about the life of a young woman. Another film is "The joys of the garden" by Fernando Colomo, a documentary about the beauty of nature.<\/p>\n
The festival’s Velodroma section features films that are screening out of competition. One of these is "Until I voted" by Mario Forni\u00e9s and Lucas Nolla, a documentary about the life of a young man. Another film is "Unite" by Daniel S\u00e1nchez Ar\u00e9valo, a drama about the lives of several characters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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