After two years of interruption due to the epidemic, the Film Festival 2022 returns to the province of Alicante, presenting a three‑day program that lets audiences watch movies on the big screen at a remarkably low price: just 3.5 euros.
This campaign runs across Spain from Tuesday to Thursday, from the 3rd to the 5th. Individuals or groups must obtain accreditation in advance via the web at fiestadelcine.com. The audience members aged 14 to 60 will register and then present their accreditation at the box office or at the entrance to the cinema rooms. If registration was received from a prior event, it will need to be renewed.
Tickets can be purchased today online in advance, and starting Tuesday, tickets are also available at physical counters and at kiosks located inside the cinemas.
Rooms affiliated with the Alicante Film Festival
The following section lists 16 participating venues within the province of Alicante, totaling 136 screens that join this festival slate:
- Axion Cinemas Alicante (8 screens)
- Helm Gate Cinemas Alicante (13 screens)
- Main Cinemas Alicante (3 screens)
- Kinepolis Plaza Mar 2 Cinemas Alicante (16 screens)
- Altet Cinemas Alicante (7 screens)
- Drive‑in Cinema Denia (1 screen)
- ABC Cinemas Elche (11 screens)
- MFI Cinemas Film (9 screens)
- MFI Cinemas Ondara (8 screens)
- Axion Cinemas Orihuela (8 screens)
- Yelmo Vinalopó Cinemas (10 screens)
- Cinemas Axion San Juan Sant Joan d’Alacant (5 screens)
- Cinemas Aana San Juan Sant Joan d’Alacant (8 screens)
- Odeon Multiplex Alicante San Vicente del Raspeig (15 screens)
- Axion Cinemas Father Christmas (6 screens)
- MFI Cinemas Torrevieja (8 screens)
If readers want to check the listings in other provinces, a full list can be downloaded here. This information reflects the situation as of April 29, 2022, and is subject to updates as venues confirm participation [Citation: Festival organizers].
Which movies can you watch at the Film Festival?
The festival program offers a selection of compelling titles. Among them is the notable film that earned the Golden Bear, the top prize at the Berlinale in the last four decades, Alcarràs by Carla Simón, celebrated for its serene, masterful storytelling.
Alcarràs and other highlights
Additionally, the screening slate includes Downton Abbey: A New Era, the big‑screen continuation of the beloved series by Julian Fellowes. The Crawley family makes the leap from television to cinema, drawing fans to theatres. For those who enjoy thrills, the horror title X directed by Ti West provides a modern homage to classic ’70s slashers, delivering a sharp twist for genre fans.
Audiences are encouraged to check their local billboard for exact showtimes and venues. The festival offers a diverse mix that caters to varied tastes and ages, with films that range from award‑winning dramas to widely released action titles and family favorites. Recent releases such as Ambulance, Escape Plan, Batman, Venicephrenia, Morbius, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, The Game of Keys, The Northman, The Lost City, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 are among those featured in different venue programs.
Audiences are advised to review schedules at their nearest participating cinema and to arrive early to avoid queues. The festival’s aim is to make cinema accessible to a broad audience while showcasing a range of contemporary and acclaimed films in a community setting [Citation: Festival organizers].