The third and final episode of Guardians of the Galaxy directed by James Gunn is set to be the week’s most talked about premiere, featuring a billboard with Natalia de Molina, a new Stephen Frears project, and the author’s documentary Siege. La mala family.
James Gunn bids farewell to the Guardians of the Galaxy
In a universe populated by charming misfits, the Guardians deliver one last ride. The acclaimed space fantasy introduces Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, and Bradley Cooper in a farewell chapter that gathers the familiar crew for another adventure. The focus of this installment centers on the animated raccoon Rocket, a character with a storied past shaped by scientific experiments and hard choices that echo through the team’s dynamics.
The film closes a chapter for a team that has become a cultural touchstone for fans around the globe, emphasizing themes of friendship, sacrifice, and identity as the crew navigates new threats and old loyalties.
Natalia de Molina moves for Siege
Natalia de Molina, celebrated for a prolific career that has earned two Goyas, steps into the role of a riot police officer within a tense action thriller. The narrative follows a tense evacuation unfolding in near real time, revealing a web of corruption within the police force and a city grappling with extraordinary pressure.
Directed by Miguel Ángel Vivas, whose previous work includes The Kidnapped and Tu hijo, Siege centers on the idea that large-scale problems often hinge on small choices. The film’s tagline hints at accountability: if you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.
Author who found Richard III’s remains The Lost King
The new project from Stephen Frears, known for Philomena and Queen, spotlights King III in Leicester, driven by the enthusiasm of author Philippa Langley, a devoted amateur historian. The narrative follows a public discovery framed by Langley’s investigative passion and the community’s excitement around these findings.
Sally Hawkins, an Oscar nominee for The Shape of Water and Blue Jasmine, steps into a key role alongside Steve Coogan, bringing a blend of investigative rigor and human warmth to the story that centers on a historical mystery revived by collaborative storytelling and a determined quest for truth.
Bad family, an unexpected gem
Nacho A. Villar and Luis Rojo of the BRBR collective bring a raw sense of realism to the screen with their first feature. They showcase urban life through the eyes of non-professional actors, delivering an honest portrait of a Madrid suburb. The film follows a close-knit circle of friends who reunite during a rare prison leave and confront a past crisis that threatens to pull their lives apart as the day ends in unsettling ways.
François Ozon travels to Paris in My Fault set in 1935
François Ozon returns with a drama set in 1935 Paris, where a penniless actress stands accused of murder and relies on her closest confidant to prove her innocence. The project marks a continuation of Ozon’s exploration of feminine fate and resilience. During a Barcelona visit, Ozon presented My Fault as a culmination of a thematic trilogy about women’s experiences, following outings like 8 Women and Potiche, with a cast including Nadia Tereszkiewicz and Rebecca Marder and supported by established performers such as Isabelle Huppert, Fabrice Luchini, and Dany Boon.
Good companies fight for abortion rights
The second feature from actress Silvia Munt follows a group of women from Rentería in Gipuzkoa who facilitate access to reproductive services by traveling to France in the 1970s and early 80s. The ensemble includes Alicia Falcó, Itziar Ituño, and Elena Tarrats, with a narrative inspired by real events. The project traces a period of social activism and personal courage, 15 years after Munt earned recognition at the Málaga Festival for past works in a similar vein.
Triple in the E flat, a tribute to Eric Rohmer
Portuguese filmmaker Rita Azevedo Gomes invites audiences into Rohmer’s universe with El trio en E flat, adapting the author’s only play. The film, presented at Berlinale’s Forum section and later at Seville European Film Festival, follows a pair of old friends who reunite. The conversations swing between love, life, and the complications of adult relationships set against an idyllic backdrop.
A documentary about Unzué and his day with ELA
A snapshot of daily life for Juan Carlos Unzué, the former Barcelona and Manchester City coach who disclosed his diagnosis with ALS in 2020, is examined in a documentary by Xavier Torres, Santi Padró, and Jesús Muñoz. The film weaves behind-the-scenes conversations with leaders from the two clubs and frames a high-profile fundraising match held at Camp Nou on August 24, attracting a large crowd and driving attention to the disease and related research and care efforts.