Irati
Alaves filmmaker Paul Urkijo writes and directs a fantastical feature that feels epic in its scale, drawing quiet strength from Basque history. The story unfolds with a mythic energy inspired by northern legends and the enduring bond to the land and nature, often personified as Mari, the earth mother. The cast includes Edurne Azkarate, Eneko Sagardoy, and Itziar Ituño, who anchor a tale that blends folklore with a modern sensibility while honoring regional roots.
Mummies
Presented with music by Fernando Velasquez and crafted by Juan Jesus García Galocha, the saga follows three mummies who awaken in contemporary London. Their quest centers on reclaiming an ancient royal ring stolen by an ambitious archaeologist, Lord Carnaby, and the adventures that ensue bring humor, danger, and a dash of whimsy to the chase.
Till – The crime that changed everything
Chinonye Chukwu brings a powerful true story to the screen. The film chronicles the tireless fight for justice waged by Mamie Till Mobley for her fourteen-year-old son Emmett after his murder in 1955. Starring Whoopi Goldberg and a devoted ensemble, it delivers a moving portrait of courage and the long road toward accountability.
Terrible 2
The sequel to a cult favorite, Terrible continues the blend of horror and humor that defined the original. Damien Leone returns with a terrifyingly clever storyline featuring a sadistic clown who manipulates the chaos from behind the scenes. Viewers are treated to a ride that alternates between shocks and laughs, earning mixed reactions and strong word-of-mouth.
Family is important
Arnaud Desplechin returns with a Cannes-supported drama that earned widespread recognition on the festival circuit. The film places two siblings in a charged space where old resentments surface at every turn. Marion Cotillard and Melvil Poupaud infuse the storytelling with warmth and intensity as the brothers navigate grief, loyalty, and the fragile ties of family, even when a simple funeral becomes a battleground of unresolved history.
Rumba therapy
Franck Dubosc writes, directs, and stars in a heartwarming comedy about a bus driver who reevaluates life after a heart attack. He helps a Spanish mother and her daughter reconnect after years apart through dance and shared rhythm. The film blends humor with heartfelt moments as it celebrates resilience, culture, and the healing power of music.
Missing
Will Merrick and Nicholas D. Johnson present a tense thriller that probes the limits of what one can know about the people closest to them. June, played by Storm Reid, searches for her mother Grace, who vanished while vacationing with her new partner in Colombia. The deeper she digs, the more the truth asks to be confronted, revealing that trust is a fragile thing.
Quiet Girl
Colm Bairead directs a moving portrait of Cáit, a shy girl growing up in a sprawling rural household. The film follows her discovery of a wider world through a new family member and the tension between belonging and secrecy. As the past echoes through the present, a quiet, intimate drama unfolds that honors memory, hardship, and the cautious steps toward love.
Heaven can’t wait
Jose Maria Zavala presents a biographical film about Carlo Acutis, a young Italian schoolboy and computer enthusiast who documented Eucharistic miracles online before his death from leukemia at fifteen. The film traces his legacy, the internet-era devotion he inspired, and the path to his 2020 canonization by the Catholic Church, offering a thoughtful look at faith, youth, and testimony.
Bill and Janet and the Other Martian Diaries
Two small Martians named Bill and Janet fall in love while their families face a wider conflict. They escape to a distant planet, where family unions must be rebuilt and reconciled. The creators, Samantha Cutler and Daniel Snaddon, adapt the tale into a family-friendly cartoon that channels a Romeo-and-Juliet vibe through a sci-fi lens, exploring love, loyalty, and belonging.
Unrest
Swiss filmmaker Cyril Schäublin draws inspiration from Pyotr Kropotkin’s memoirs to tell the story of Josephine, a young factory worker who creates a pivotal machine wheel in the heart of a changing world. As new ideas spread, she becomes part of a broader movement among watchmakers and laborers who redefine what work and solidarity can mean in a time of upheaval.
Documentary about Mirza Delibasic
Juan Gautier directs a documentary tracing the life of basketball legend Mirza Delibasic, whose time in Sarajevo during the 1980s stands as a beacon amid the Bosnian War. Today, his son Danko works to reconstruct the man behind the legend, preserving a story of perseverance and national pride that resonates beyond sports.
People on Sunday
Several Spanish theaters feature People on Sunday, a salvaged 1930 jewel that blends fiction and documentary to portray Berliners at leisure on a Sunday. The film ensemble, including Siodmak, Ulmer, Wilder, and Zinnemann, helped shape cinema’s transition from silent forms to a more narrative-driven approach, inviting audiences to glimpse a city in motion and the early craft of storytelling on screen.
Blood
Pedro Costa’s La sangre returns to screens in a restored edition supervised by the director. The story centers on two brothers, Nino and Vicente, who endure without their father, and a network of criminals who press for information. The film offers a stark, intimate look at family bonds and the precarious balance between survival and moral choice.