Spanish Cinema Now + 2024 in Puerto Rico

“Spanish Cinema Now +” brings the best of recent Spanish cinema to Puerto Rico through the hand of the European film series “Cine Pasaje.”

This year, SCN+ and Cine Pasaje present a selection of contemporary Spanish films that highlight the diversity and creativity of Spanish storytelling.

Spanish Cinema Now + presents a showcase of films that reflects the breadth of styles and talents at work in Spain today, including both established auteurs and emerging filmmakers from the international festival scene.

The Cine Pasaje program presents a series of European films at universities across Puerto Rico. This annual initiative continues the community and educational mission of the Festival de Cine Europeo de Puerto Rico. It highlights the richness of European cinema by featuring a curated selection of films across various genres and themes. Each free screening will include discussions and analyses, fostering dialogue about the cultural contexts and artistic styles depicted in the films.

Together, these programs offer a unique opportunity to explore the depth of European cinema, engage with fellow attendees, and enhance the understanding of cinematic arts.

The girls are alright

• On Friday, October 11 at 6 pm.
• At Teatro Monseñor Vicente Murga, 292M+QR6, Ponce, 00717, Puerto Rico.
• Directed by Itsaso Arana, Spain, 2023, 85 minutes.
• Original title: Las chicas están bien.
• In Spanish with English subtitles. Watch trailer.

Four actresses and a writer spend a summer week in an old mill rehearsing a play. During these days, the women get to know each other and explore their dynamics through the material presented in the script. The interactions and conflicts that arise among them reflect their own lives and aspirations, creating an atmosphere of discovery and personal transformation. The experience in the mill becomes a journey both professional and emotional, where artistic creation intertwines with friendship and introspection.

The human voice

• On Monday, October 28. Time TBA. At UPR Río Piedras.
• Screened along with Strange Way of Life below.
• Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, 2020, Spain, 30 minutes.
• Original title: La voz humana.
• In English with French subtitles. Watch trailer.

A woman watches time passing next to the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up, but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn’t understand that his master has abandoned him. Two living beings facing abandonment.

Strange way of life

• On Monday, October 28. Time TBA. At UPR Río Piedras.
• Screened along with The Human Voice above.
• Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, 2023, Spain 31 minutes.
• In English with English subtitles. Watch trailer.

After twenty-five years, Silva rides a horse across the desert to visit his friend Sheriff Jake. They celebrate the meeting, but the next morning, Jake tells him that the reason for his trip is not to go down the memory lane of their friendship.

Love and Revolution

• On Tuesday, December 3. Time TBA. At UPR Mayagüez.
• A comedy / drama directed by Alejandro Marin, 2023, Spain, 107 minutes.
• Original title: Te estoy amando locamente.
• In Spanish with English subtitles. Watch trailer.

At a time when homosexuality is a crime, Reme, a traditional mother moved by love for her son, a teenage aspiring artist, will become involved in the Andalusian LGTBI movement, paradoxically conceived within the Church.

Check out video commentaries from a selection of SCN+ movies by cultural journalist, film critic and professor Josep Lambies.