Every Thursday brings a fresh batch of premieres to enjoy in cinemas across the country, with new releases rolling out this Friday through Prensa Ibérica.
My loneliness has wings
Mario Casas, who spent childhood days in modest Madrid outskirts, marks his directing debut with Mi soledad tiene alas. The film follows a group of kids who navigate life alongside others. Borders prove limiting, and when they are forced to flee toward Madrid, a transformative journey unfolds. Dan, known for a rough exterior, reveals a hidden artistic spark and a sensitivity that hints at a deeper world view.
The cast features Óscar Casas, joined by newcomers Candela González, Farid Bechara, and several non-professional actors making their first appearances. Also appearing are Francisco Boira and Marta Bayarri, adding experience to a cast that blends fresh faces with veteran screen presence.
Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael step out of the sewers to claim a place in the daylight. They aim to be seen as ordinary fifteen-year-olds while harboring the fact that they are mutant turtles. The mission is simple: be recognized as part of the human world.
The animated reboot of the long running franchise, originally created in 1984 by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, returns under the helm of Jeff Rowe and Kyler Spears, delivering fresh adventure with familiar heroes.
The girls are fine
Among the week’s premieres, Itsaso Arana makes a second directorial foray with Girls are good, a sunny summer story about four actresses and a writer rehearsing a play inside an old mill’s echoing walls. The film weaves together themes of friendship, creativity, and personal growth in a world that feels both intimate and cinematic.
With a strong ensemble led by Bárbara Lennie, Irene Escolar, Itziar Manero, Helena Ezquerro and Itsaso Arana, the story dances around ideas of love, friendship, identity, and the oddball moments that shape an early life. It travels through moments of joy and the ache of growing up, painting a vivid portrait of female friendship and ambition.
Harold’s Journey
Retired Harold Fry, played by Jim Broadbent, receives word that an old friend, after years of silence, has been admitted to a hospital with a life-ending prognosis. Instead of sending the note, Harold heads out on foot to deliver the message himself, traveling across the country as old memories surface and new connections form.
Adapted from Rachel Joyce’s bestselling novel, the film features Monika Gossmann and Penelope Wilton, renowned for her work in Downton Abbey, in a story about courage, memory, and the power of a simple gesture.
Don’t be afraid
Horror fans are treated to a spine-tingling Friday release as Don’t be afraid unfolds inside a house where eight-year-old Peter trembles at blows from his bedroom wall. His parents insist these are merely dreams, yet Peter grows convinced that a dangerous secret hides within their home.
Peter is portrayed by Woody Norman, with support from Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr. The film, directed by Samuel Bodin, builds tension through a child’s perspective and the chilling questions that follow.
A summer with Fifi
Jeanne Aslan and Paul Saintillan, recognized with the San Sebastian Film Festival New Directors Award, present the French film A Summer with Fifi. It follows a 15-year-old girl who longs to escape a troubled upbringing and seizes a chance to explore her world when a friend’s family house sits temptingly empty for the summer.
The plot deepens as she encounters her friend’s younger brother, a young man, and unexpected feelings emerge, turning a routine summer into something unforgettable and risky.
On high
South Korean auteur Hong Sang-soo presents En el alto, a contemplative look at a middle-aged filmmaker who encounters a spectrum of people during a visit to a building owned by an interior designer. The film delves into the layered changes a space can reveal, and it contends for the Golden Oyster at the San Sebastian Festival.
The director journeys with his estranged daughter, with whom he has not kept contact for years, while the interior designer, whose child dreams of study, unveils the renovations made, exposing the walk-through of each layered improvement.
A Giant Adventure
Peruvian animation studio Schuldt brings A Giant Adventure, a new title for younger audiences, to screens this week. The film follows Sebastián, Sophia, and a curious little Wawa as they embark on a surprising journey into an unknown world inspired by Nazca culture.
The story unfolds as the trio faces wonders and challenges, expanding imagination beyond familiar lines and inviting young viewers to explore heritage and wonder.
Dogs and Italians not allowed
Alain Ughetto’s French animated feature, winner of recognition at the Annecy Festival and a prize at the European Film Academy, traces a family’s journey from northern Italy to France at the start of the 20th century. The film chronicles grandparents who leave their homeland, seeking a new life as immigrants, and the ripple effects that choice has on future generations.
From a quiet beginning in a different land, the narrative follows their determination and resilience as they adapt to a new culture while carrying the weight of origin and travel that shapes a family’s fate.