Spanish Cinema
The Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. presents its Spanish Cinema program, an initiative that seeks to promote the internationalization of Spanish cinema and to support the Spanish film industry in the U.S.
To this end, the program is based on two strategic lines of work: strengthening the collaboration with American institutions and entities for the presentation of seasons, festivals and programs dedicated to Spanish cinema; and promoting the presence of Spanish directors at festivals in the country, facilitating their mobility.

- Chicago
- Film
Día del Cine Español: Muerte de un ciclista
On the occasion of Spanish Film Day, Instituto Cervantes Chicago screens the classic film “Muerte de un ciclista” by Spanish film director Juan Antonio Bardem.
Oct 6, 2022

- Washington
- Film
What Lucía Saw at AFI Latin American Film Festival 2022
“The AFI Latin American Film Festival” showcases the best filmmaking from Latin America and celebrates Ibero-American cultural connections, with the inclusion of films from Spain and Portugal.
Sep 25 – Sep 27, 2022

- Washington
- Film
Visions of Asturias: Imprescindibles – Chema Madoz, regar lo escondido
As part of the exhibition “Visions of Asturias,” the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. screens the last of the three documentaries about the participating photographers.
Sep 15, 2022

- Washington
- Film
El Bola at the 2022 Ibero-American Film Showcase
The Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association presents its annual film showcase, with films from 18 countries, including the Spanish film “El Bola.”
Jun 30, 2022

- Washington
- Film
Spain & Korea at EuroAsia Shorts 2022
Spain and Korea present their short films together at “EuroAsia Shorts 2022” on June 14, participating also in the closing night on June 17 together with other European, U.S., and Asian films.
Jun 14 – Jun 17, 2022

- Washington
- Film
Spanish Cinema Now 2022
“Spanish Cinema Now” returns this year for its 5th edition, in-person again after the pandemic, bringing the best cinema made in Spain to D.C. audiences.
Jun 3 – Jun 15, 2022

- Washington
- Film
Spanish Cinema Now + 2022
The fourth edition of “Spanish Cinema Now +” features a selection of three new films that showcase the rich diversity of today’s Spanish cinema.
Mar 2 – May 18, 2022

- Seattle
- Film
Seattle International Film Festival 2022
Held April 14–24, 2022, the 48th edition of the Seattle International Film Festival presents the best in international and independent films from around the globe, showcasing 12 Spanish films this year.
Apr 14 – Apr 24, 2022

- Washington
- Film
Visions of Asturias: La mirada de Ouka Leele
As part of the exhibition “Visions of Asturias,” the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. will screen three documentaries about the participating photographers.
Apr 20, 2022

- Washington
- Film
Visions of Asturias: La línea de sombra
As part of the exhibition “Visions of Asturias,” the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. will screen three documentaries about the participating photographers.
Mar 30, 2022

- Washington
- Film
2021 AFI European Union Film Showcase
The 34th edition of the “AFI European Union Film Showcase” brings the best of European cinema to its audience, returning to live screenings after its first online edition last year.
Dec 4 – Dec 17, 2021

- Online
- Film
Mujeres de Cine Film Series 2021
The Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. presents its second online edition of the film series “Mujeres de Cine,” bringing the best of Spanish women cinema directors to the D.C. screens.
Nov 29 – Dec 6, 2021

- Washington
- Film
Luis García Berlanga Centennial
On the occasion of Luis García Berlanga’s centennial, AFI Silver Theatre presents a retrospective of the filmmaker’s work, including a student film, some of the classics and a late-career box office smash.
Nov 6 – Nov 23, 2021

- Miami
- Film
Recent Spanish Cinema 2021 in Miami
Los Angeles and Miami join forces for another year to co-host a special edition of “Recent Spanish Cinema,” featuring online and in-person screenings as well as virtual conversations with filmmakers and cast members.
Nov 4 – Nov 11, 2021

- Los Angeles
- Film
Recent Spanish Cinema 2021 in LA
Los Angeles and Miami join forces for another year to co-host a special edition of “Recent Spanish Cinema,” featuring online and in-person screenings as well as virtual conversations with filmmakers and cast members.
Nov 4 – Nov 11, 2021

- Washington
- Film
Celebrating Berlanga’s Centennial: Calabuch
As part of the Luis García Berlanga Centennial series organized by AFI Silver Theatre, the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain will host a special screening of “The Rocket from Calabuch” to honor the Spanish film director with a presentation by Josep Lambies.
Nov 10, 2021

- Online
- Film
Campeones at Films Across Borders Festival 2021
The award-winning Spanish film “Campeones” will be featured at this year’s Films Across Borders showcase entitled “Stories in a Changing World.”
Oct 26 – Oct 27, 2021

- Chicago
- Film
57th Chicago International Film Festival
Heading the Spanish selection, films by Pedro Almodóvar, Macarena Astorga, Icíar Bollaín, and Neus Ballús participate in this year’s edition of the “Chicago International Film Festival,” which takes place October 13th to 24th and combines online and in-theater screenings.
Oct 14 – Oct 24, 2021

- Washington
- Film
AFI Latin American Film Festival 2021
“The AFI Latin American Film Festival” showcases the best filmmaking from Latin America and celebrates Ibero-American cultural connections, with the inclusion of films from Spain and Portugal.
Sep 15 – Oct 13, 2021

- Online
- Film
Spanish Cinema Day: Voyage to Nowhere
Join us in this first celebration of “Spanish Cinema Day” with a free online screening of “El viaje a ninguna parte” by Fernando Fernán Gómez.
Oct 6, 2021

- Washington
- Film
AFI Docs 2021
This edition of AFI DOCS brings audiences in the nation’s capital the best in nonfiction filmmaking, including three Spanish documentaries “Mama”, “The Communion of my Cousin Andrea” and “Courtroom 3h”.
Jun 22 – Jun 27, 2021

- Online
- Film
Spanish Cinema Now 2021
“Spanish Cinema Now” returns this year for its 4th edition bringing to our audiences the best cinema made in Spain in an all-virtual festival.
Jun 4 – Jun 20, 2021

- Online
- Film
EuroAsia Shorts 2021
“Euroasia Short” returns in 2021 to showcase a rich selection of short films from Asia and Europe, this year in an online streaming format.
Jun 4 – Jun 18, 2021

- Online
- Film
Spanish Cinema Now + 2021
The third edition of “Spanish Cinema Now +” features a selection of three new films that showcase the rich diversity of today’s Spanish cinema.
Mar 26 – May 30, 2021