All articles by Elisabet Cabeza
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Features“This film will blow your mind”: How ‘Sirat’ distributors built an arthouse hit in Spain and France
The marketing campaigns embraced that the film is not a traditional crowd-pleaser.
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FeaturesOliver Laxe on his techno-fuelled Oscar contender ‘Sirât’: “It’s triggered a debate, and I love that”
Inspired by his years as a raver, Oliver Laxe’s Sirât is a wild ride through the Moroccan desert — and Spain’s submission for the Oscars. Elisabet Cabeza talks to the Spanish French director.
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NewsValladolid director José Luis Cienfuegos dies aged 60
Popular Spanish industry veteran recently presided over 70th edition of Seminci.
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NewsFilmax founder Julio Fernández dies aged 78
Fernández turned the Barcelona-based company into one of Spain’s leading entertainment groups.
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NewsKelly Reichardt’s ‘The Mastermind’ and Lav Diaz’s ‘Magellan’ share main award at Valladolid Film Week
The Golden Spike carries a €70,000 cash prize for the Spanish distributor.
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Features“It’s more of a gamble than an investment,” say Spanish buyers of acquiring indie films
Competition for titles is growing as the number of distributors increases, despite a static (at best) box office.
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FeaturesWhy José Luis Cienfuegos is putting young audiences at the heart of Valladolid festival week
He predicts films including ‘Hamnet’, ‘Pillion’ and ‘Young Mothers’ will do well with this demographic at the Spanish box office.
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NewsIsabel Coixet’s ‘Three Goodbyes’ opens Valladolid International Film Week
The event, also known as Seminici, offers a €70,000 prize to the Spanish distributor of the winning film.
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Features“Cinema is like a talk show, but noble - and less violent,” says Italian director Riccardo Milani
Riccardo Milani’s ’La Vita Va Così’ is the opening film of the Rome Film Festival.
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NewsSpanish drama ‘Sundays’ wins best film at San Sebastian
Other prize-winners included ‘Good Valley Stories’, ‘Six Days In Spring’ and ‘The Voice Of Hind Rajab’.
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NewsNine talking points from San Sebastian’s Creative Investors’ Conference
Euro powerhouses, “undeniable” projects and how financiers are making decisions.
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NewsJennifer Lawrence says actors should not “take the heat for individuals that are responsible” for the genocide in Gaza
Lawrence was talking at the San Sebastian film festival where she is the recipient of an honorary Donostia award.
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FeaturesWhy Movistar Plus+ is embracing “risk-taking films” such as ‘Sirât’ and ‘Los Tigres’
“People are tired of ‘safe’, they are hungry for different stories and the unexpected,” says Guillermo Farré.
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NewsGaza protesters take to streets in San Sebastian
Festival director José Luis Rebordinos and Spanish culture minister attend.
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FeaturesNine Spanish actors and directors to watch
Screen selects the nine Spanish talents who have what it takes to become a success in the international industry.
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FeaturesHow a rich combination of public and private support is propelling Spain’s thriving film and TV sector
Spain’s film and TV sector has embraced the opportunities of generous state and regional funds and the support of the streamers to become fixtures at festivals and produce must‑watch series.
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FeaturesSan Sebastian’s José Luis Rebordinos talks politics and the appeal of Jennifer Lawrence to young audiences
Rebordinos is looking forward to growing the Creative Investors’ Conference further.
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FeaturesThe Spanish highlights at the 2025 San Sebastian Film Festival
“I have worked at San Sebastian for 29 years… I’ve never seen anything like this in Spain, both in terms of quantity and quality.”
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Features“I admire his ability to face challenges”: ‘The Room Next Door’ composer Alberto Iglesias on his long working relationship with Pedro Almodovar
Iglesias is nominated for Film Composer of the Year at the 2025 World Soundtrack Awards.
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Features12 hot new feature film projects from Spain in the works
On the eve of the San Sebastian International Film Festival, Screen profiles some buzzy features in the works