Set against the breathtaking volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote, this Spanish box office hit comedy stars Paco León (Staring at Strangers, The House of Flowers) as a carefree man, living a hedonistic and self-centered life in a small coastal town in the Canary Islands. Leo’s world is upended when Julia (Silvia Alonso, Wishlist), an old flame, arrives from Bilbao and drops off a baby only a few months old in Leo's arms, claiming she is his daughter, and leaves. Propelled into fatherhood, he is determined to return the girl to her mother and travels to Bilbao to do so, but his attempts fail. Forced to raise her, he begins to learn how to be a father, and his values shift in unexpected ways. Years pass, filled with happiness, affection and love, until one day Julia reappears in their lives, intending to reclaim custody of her daughter. Combining laughter and heartfelt emotion, this new adaptation of the Mexican hit from Marina Seresesky (Let the Dance Begin)is a delightful and entertaining father-daughter story.

A Spanish box office smash hit and 5-time winner at the 2025 Goya Awards, El 47 tells the incredible true story of an act of peaceful dissent and a grassroots neighbourhood movement that transformed Barcelona and the image of its suburbs forever. 1978. Torre Baró is a neighbourhood of shacks, built by people from Extremadura and Andalusia. Although the neighbourhood has been requesting improvements for years, they have been ignored by the state. Manolo Vital (Eduard Fernández, also in Marco, an Invented Truth) is a bus driver on line 47. Encouraged by his neighbours to get involved in their fight, and to debunk City Council’s claims that buses cannot climb the hills in the district, one day Manolo decides to hijack his own bus and drive it to his neighbourhood. Directed by Barcelona-born Marcel Barrena (Mediterráneo: Law of the Sea) El 47 is a rousing drama about neighbourhood pride, natural justice and the power of people coming together to create change and shape modern Barcelona.

From acclaimed Argentinian writer-director Lucía Puenzo (XXY, Dive, The German Doctor, La Jauría) this eerie dramatic thriller asks what it means to be human. During a storm in the countryside, veterinarian Ada (Mariana Di Girolamo, Ema, La Jauría) is struck by lightning. Upon waking from a coma after the incident, she finds herself forever changed after experiencing a major physical and psychological reconfiguration. In addition to the visible mark of the strike that traces its path across her body, she is disturbed by a series of strange symptoms she is unable to control. Ada finds support in a group of lightning strike survivors who are adjusting to life after being struck. They find themselves becoming increasingly captivated by the power of electricity, and the magnetic doctor they blindly trust. On Ada's quest towards rebuilding her sense of self, she finds that the path toward electrophilia will be a journey with no return.

An unforgettable tale of life, death and freedom directed and co-written by Luis Ortega (El Ángel). El Jockey is a quirky, stylish and absurdist thriller about a clash between the inner and outer worlds of a troubled jockey. Remo Manfredini (Nahuel Pérez Biscayart) is a legendary jockey, but his self-destructive behaviour is beginning to outshine his talent and threaten his relationship with Abril (Ursula Corberó, Money Heist). Abril, an up-and-coming jockey, is pregnant with Remo’s baby, but is also determined to pursue success in racing. The two race for Sirena (Daniel Giménez Cacho), a mobster boss who saved Remo's life in the past. On the day of the race that could wipe clean his debts to Sirena, Remo crashes hard, disappears from the hospital and wanders the streets of Buenos Aires. Freed from his usual identity, Remo begins to discover who he is truly meant to be. But Sirena wants him found, dead or alive, and will stop at nothing to hunt him down.

From acclaimed filmmaker Icíar Bollaín (Maixabel, Rosa’s Wedding) I am Nevanka is a taut, gripping drama about consent and structures of power. Inspired by the true case of Nevenka Fernández, considered the first #metoo case in the country, her story marked a pivotal point in the history of Spanish workplace relations. Young, beautiful and full of dreams, Nevenka Fernández (a magnetic Mireia Oriol) is 23 years old when she starts working at the City Council of Ponferrada. The Mayor (Urko Olazabal), a man accustomed to getting his own way professionally and personally, quickly becomes infatuated with her. Faced with his inappropriate behaviour, Nevanka stands up to her superior and decides to report him, resulting in a court case. Facing the media, her city and public opinion of a country who questioned her intimate life and behaviour, she faces a fight against the odds. Despite the controversy that captivated Spain, Nevanka’s 2002 campaign for justice would set a precedent for future cases.

Facing the highs and lows of life, three estranged Mexican American sisters reunite to honour their beloved grandmother by following in her footsteps and completing a pilgrimage through rural Mexico to Talpa de Allende. When eldest sister María (Marta Méndez Cross) receives troubling health news, she hatches a plan to bring together her siblings—ambitious lawyer Lucía (Valeria Maldonado) and free-spirited Sofía (Virginia Novello)—hoping the journey will mend their fractured bond. Armed with an old map, no hiking experience, and plenty of emotional baggage, the sisters set off on the six-day ‘Camino’ trek. Along the way, they encounter colourful locals, comic detours, and poignant memories—until they meet Kin (Cristo Fernández, Ted Lasso), a charismatic botanist with a mysterious past, whose presence changes their path in unexpected ways. A tender story of sisterhood and secrets, Las Tres Sisters is a heartwarming, visually stunning story of healing, laughter and the quiet miracles found on the road back to each other.

Loosely based on the Argentine folk legend of Deolinda Correa, this feature film debut from Mariana Wainstein is an enthralling drama about class tensions, power dynamics and desire. Self-assured, enigmatic, and effortlessly alluring, Linda (Eugenia “China” Suárez) steps into the role of housemaid in place of her cousin at the elegant home of a wealthy Buenos Aires family. Surrounded by order, affluence, and routine, the household appears pristine, but Linda is no passive presence. As she blends domestic duties with moments of quiet rebellion, her very being unsettles the family’s delicate balance. What begins as subtle disruption soon gives way to bolder transgressions. Linda’s unique magnetism stirs long-repressed needs in each family member, awakening fantasies and exposing the fragile façade of their contented lives. As secrets come to light, Linda discovers that seduction is power—and beneath the surface of privilege lies a far more complicated truth.

Two-time award winner at the 2024 Málaga Film Festival, Little Loves is an intense and emotional duel from up-and-coming director Celia Rico Clavellino that delves into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. A beautifully poetic and contemplative film, this nuanced drama features compelling performances from Adriana Ozores and María Vázquez. With meticulous attention to detail, Little Loves intimately explores the telling small gestures, glances, and frictions between a mother and her daughter. When her proudly independent mother Ani (Ozores) has a minor accident when attempting to repaint her house, Teresa (Vázquez) changes her summer holiday plans to help her out over the summer. In the idyllic countryside, mother and daughter, each accustomed to living on their own, spend a summer together. However, while their forced coexistence brings simmering tensions, guilt and resentment to the surface, it also raises more profound matters and during warm summer nights, the two begin to reappraise their relationship and experience some revealing moments.

Directed by Aitor Arregi and Jon Garaño (The Endless Trench) Marco, the Invented Truth is a gripping moral thriller inspired by the unbelievable true story of Enric Marco, featuring Eduard Fernández in a standout performance. Intertwining reality and fiction, this fascinating tale of truth and deception explores the story of a concentration camp deportee from Spain who turned out to have never existed. A charismatic man and chameleon, for many years Enric Marco maintained a deeply complex, unimaginable lie: that he had been a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp. Building a public persona as one of the 9,000 Spaniards interned in German camps after the Spanish Civil War, he became a prominent and admired figure for his supposed bravery and suffering. Deceiving the public, the media, his colleagues and his family, he rose to the heights of the presidency of the Spanish Association of Holocaust Victims. But one day, when a historian begins asking questions, the truth finally catches up as his intricate web of lies begins to unravel.

Newcomer Óscar Lasarte delivers a standout performance as Miguel Gila in this witty yet sensitive tribute to the comedian, who pioneered stand-up comedy in Spain. Directed and co-written by Alexis Morante, May I Speak with the Enemy? is a heartfelt and amusing tragicomedy, based on incredible true events and Miguel Gila’s own monologues. 1936. Teenager Miguel Gila lives a simple life with his grandparents in a working-class neighborhood in Madrid. Despite the family’s difficulties, their home is happy. Miguel enjoys accompanying his grandmother to the cinema, helping his grandfather with his woodwork and having adventures with his neighborhood friends, led by his best friend Pedro. But the outbreak of the Civil War changes Miguel’s destiny. He is scared, but spurred on by Pedro, he joins the war, promising his grandmother that he will return safe and sound and not leave his friend’s side. Taking his optimism and sense of humour with him to the trenches, he managed to survive a multitude of misfortunes that would later inspire his comedy.

Directed by and starring Adrián Suar (A Boyfriend for My Wife), Argentinian box office hit Mazel Tov is a bittersweet and heartfelt family drama about forgiveness, sibling rivalry, letting go, and coming home. Darío lives in the USA and is estranged from his father and brothers. He decides to travel to his hometown in Argentina to attend his sister’s wedding and his niece’s Bat Mitzvah, seeing his return as an opportunity to rebuild his family ties. But the devastating news of his father’s untimely passing a few hours prior to boarding the plane changes everything. Together, the family must gather for the funeral whilst determining how to handle the postponement of both the wedding and Bat Mitzvah. While Darío is determined to celebrate the two significant events, his siblings are divided. Amidst emotional turmoil and comic outbursts, old frustrations come to the surface and tensions boil over. Will it be too late for reflection and redemption or will the spirit of Yom Kippur aid forgiveness as they move from mourning to celebration.

Written and directed by Laura González in her debut feature film, Milonga is a compelling drama about the ghosts of the past and the possibilities of the future. Living a quiet, suburban existence with her beloved dog, Rosa (Paulina García) remains tied down to the memory of her late husband and their troubled marriage, still abiding by his rules even though he passed six months ago. Full of contradictions, Rosa is estranged from her only son Sergio and finds herself alone, distanced from her only family. When a friend introduces her to the world of tango, she soon meets Juan, a divorced man who shares her passion for the dance, invigorating her life as she begins to rediscover herself. But before she can fully embrace change and live in the present, she is confronted with some uncomfortable truths. A story about the courage needed to break free from the past, Milonga is a poignant tale of redemption and resilience.

This delicious documentary and winner of the Culinary Zinema Award at the 2024 San Sebastián International Film Festival is a fascinating behind the scenes look at the prestigious two Michelin star restaurant Mugaritz, located in the Basque Country, Spain. Opened in 1998 under the management of Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz, Mugaritz has been considered one of the world's best restaurants since 2006. Striving to push the limits of gastronomy, every year the team at the Mugaritz works behind closed doors from November to April to design a completely different gastronomic offering. Every season is a leap into the unknown, as they strip everything back, starting again with a clean slate. This creative challenge is then shared with the curious diners, inviting them to open their mind and not only their mouth when they dine there. Inside the avant-garde kitchen, director Paco Plaza observes the staff and their creative processes, capturing the formation of ambitious, experimental dishes, encouraged by the Mugaritz mantra of “No bread, no dessert”.

Ricardo Darín (The Secret in Their Eyes) and Gaston Pauls lead an all-star cast in clever crime thriller Nine Queens rated an impressive 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is now remastered into 4K. Small-time swindlers Juan and Marcos usually work in the streets for a couple of coins. One morning they meet each other and are involved by chance in a half a million-dollar business involving rare stamps – the ‘Nine Queens’. An urgent and unique opportunity, over the following twenty-four hours they go through an experience that will change their lives. As they play along, they reveal the unknown world of thieves and swindlers, in a jungle where everyone contributes their small share of corruption. Like a game, Marcos' lessons to his young and inexperienced colleague begin to resemble the day’s events, and each revelation seems to hide a lie; each promise uncovers a trap. Because when deceit is the name of the game, the truth becomes an obstacle.

Valeria Bertucelli stars in and co-directs alongside Mora Elizalde this fascinating story of a successful writer’s fall from grace. Berta Muller (Bertucelli), a successful self-help writer, has just released a new book. To rest and have a digital detox, she decides to travel to Uruguay with her daughter, Olivia (Gaia Garibaldi), to the home of her friend and personal lawyer Carola (Cecilia Roth, All About My Mother). Her seemingly perfect life is completely shaken up when, at the peak of her career, she is accused of a significant case of plagiarism. As the scandal erupts, her life and works are picked apart by the media and people on social media. Far from assuming responsibility, she denies the accusations and tries to justify herself, even if it means exposing all her darkness and secrets. Exploring the relationships between women, individualism, social media and the curation of the self, No Guilt is a highly resonant tragicomedy that invites reflection on today’s society.

Fresh from the 2025 Málaga Film Festival, this enchanting and daring love story from Julio Medem, one of Spain’s most distinctive cinematic voices, follows a couple’s tumultuous relationship over the course of eight decades. Set across eight defining moments in Spain’s history between 1931 and 2021, this unmissable tale of fate, defiance and passion follows Octavio and Adela, born on the same day in neighbouring villages. Across decades of connection, separation, and change, they are bound by an invisible thread that pulls them together, experiencing longing, reunion and heartbreak. As Civil War edges closer and family loyalties are tested, Octavio and Adela must find their way through a world determined to pull them apart, in this story of love shaped by history, and a connection that endures across time. Set against the backdrop of pivotal moments in Spain and Europe’s 20th Century history, this ambitious project stars Javier Rey (The Sleeping Woman, Beyond the Summit), Ana Rujas and Álvaro Morte (Money Heist) in a magnificent story of love, passion, history and forgiveness.

María Luisa Mayol (Fatum), Bárbara Santa-Cruz (If I Were Rich), Luis Zahera (The Realm) and Luis Tosar (also in Undercover) star in this sun-soaked, entertaining relationship comedy full of twists and turns from Rafa Cortés, based on the play Cancún by Jordi Galcerán. Samaná, Dominican Republic. Two couples, Ale and Santi, and Natalia and Mario, are celebrating their twenty-year friendship at a resort. Carried away by the happiness of being with her friends and fuelled by rum, Ale decides to share a confession from the past about the night the four of them met, leading to a ‘Sliding Doors’ moment. The following morning, Ale wakes somewhat confused and with a heavy hangover, but events soon begin to take a completely unexpected and hilarious, yet ultimately cathartic, turn. As the strength of their relationships and friendships is put to the test, revealing hidden attractions and frustrations, they are confronted with comparisons of who they are and what their lives could have been.

Featuring an all-star cast including Carmen Machi (Spanish Affair), Barbara Lennie (The Girls Are Alright), Victoria Luengo (The Room Next Door) and Irene Escolar (The Girls Are Alright), Summer in December is a bittersweet tale about navigating family bonds and the search for happiness. Four generations of women gather in Madrid for a family reunion organised by Teresa (Machi) to commemorate the anniversary of her late husband’s passing. She is joined by her four thirty-something daughters, her granddaughter, and her nonagenarian mother-in-law, who has senile dementia and lives under her care. The sisters' distinct personalities: the caregiver, the rebel, the crazy one, the adventurous yet absent one, soon trigger personality clashes. As tensions rise among the sisters, secrets are revealed, forcing them to confront their frustrations, fears and desires. Written and directed by actress/playwright Carolina África, in her feature film debut, this dramatic comedy is a beautiful tribute to family and an ode to life, highlighting the beauty of the everyday.

Andrés (Dani Rovira, Spanish Affair), a music teacher from Madrid, finds his life at a crossroads when he's assigned to a high school in a remote Basque town. Recently turning 40 and still clinging to the dream of becoming a musician, he feels stuck—his stage fright keeping his true passion just out of reach. But everything changes when he begins taking a quirky coach to Bilbao. Onboard, his fellow travellers’ warmth, humour, and unfiltered honesty spark something in him. Among them is a luminescent young woman with whom Andrés begins to find a surprising connection. Through laughter, friendship, and unexpected feelings, Andrés begins to rediscover his confidence and reignite his passion for music. What starts as a reluctant move soon turns into a transformative journey—one that might finally lead him to the life, he’s always dreamed of. From the Oscar-nominated producers of Robot Dreams and inspired by the real-life experiences of a relative of director Ibón Cormenzana (Beyond the Summit), The Bus of Life is a life-affirming, music-filled journey.

The 2025 Goya Award winner of Best Documentary Feature Film, The Flamenco Guitar of Yerai Cortés is a fascinating collaborative piece between debut director Anton Álvarez (aka musician C. Tangana) and Yerai Cortés, a rising star in Spain’s flamenco scene. When Anton Álvarez (aka C. Tangana) met Yerai Cortés at a party, where Cortés played guitar for Montse Cortés under the Starlight satellites, and told Álvarez of his album project, this film was born. Known for his refined, unique style, Cortés’ life is marked by a dark family secret and a sorrow he longs to share with the world. As Álvarez meets Cortés’ family and explores their tumultuous relationships, secrets and joys, the film delves deeper into the heart of his internal conflict. A unique musical experience featuring some spectacular set pieces of flamenco, this superb documentary about love, passion, forgiveness, family and the artistic process combines the power of flamenco music with the weight of a family secret that must come to light.

Adapted from Elia Barceló's critically acclaimed novel, this timeless, epic romance directed by Olga Osorio is a remarkable story of impossible love. Set across decades, this captivating tale delves into the passionate relationship of a couple whose love is trapped between parallel times. 1999. Juan Pablo (Mario Casas), a skilled goldsmith, embarks on a journey from Spain to New York where he will exhibit some of his latest works. Before leaving, a visit to his hometown triggers memories from 25 years earlier. Plunged into a flashback, his journey takes him back in time to the summer when he met the woman who would change his life forever: Celia (Michelle Jenner), a forty-year-old seamstress. But unfortunately, their age difference pre-determines their great, passionate love story is doomed from the beginning. Determined to alter their fate, Juan Pablo endeavours to rewrite their story, making a solemn promise to Celia before his return to 1999. But can their love transcend the confines of time, or is it destined to be lost forever?

Executive produced by Steven Soderbergh, The Quiet Maid is a subversive and striking portrait of a woman’s journey to empowerment. Directed and co-written by Miguel Faus in his directorial debut, this compelling class conflict drama and highly entertaining satirical tale explores an intimate glimpse of the duty and quiet rebellion simmering beneath the complex relationships of the house and the help. In a luxurious Spanish mansion in the sunny Costa Brava, young Colombian Ana (a captivating Paula Grimaldo) works as a maid for a wealthy family enjoying their summer holidays. She is quiet and discreet, doing as she is told and working tirelessly. Among cocktails and cleaning, Ana discovers that she can find her own ways of enjoying the summer and socialising with the maid of the neighbouring house. But in this world of glaring inequalities, Ana will need to summon her cunning and determination to turn the tables on her employers.

Eight-year-old Feliciano spends his days looking after alpacas in a remote region of the Andes. His only companions are Ronaldo, a young alpaca, and Rambo, an old dog. During his long days watching the alpacas grazing, he chats with them about football and his excitement that Peru has a chance to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. However, his community and the region’s delicate ecosystem are in jeopardy, due to contamination of the pastures and pressure from a mining company. As Feliciano goes about his daily life, the village residents decide to take their fate into their own hands, organising themselves to withstand pressure from the mining company to sell their land.  From director Franco García Becerra, Through Rocks and Clouds is a sensitive Quechua-language drama seen through the hopeful gaze of Feliciano that exposes the risks and difficulties faced by Andean and indigenous communities. Set against a breathtaking backdrop of the snowcapped Andes, this is a poignant tale of resilience and community in the face of socio-environmental conflict.

Co-Winner of Best Film at the 2025 Goya Awards, Undercover is a gripping crime thriller set in the Basque Country, based on the real-life story of Aranzazu Berradre Marín, the pseudonym for the only police officer in Spanish history to infiltrate the terrorist organisation ETA. Directed by Arantxa Echevarría and featuring standout performances from Carolina Yuste (Jokes & Cigarettes) and Luis Tosar (also in Samana Sunrise), this incredible story of intrigue and suspense unfolds over the years that Marín was undercover, showcasing her extraordinary bravery in the face of a mind-shattering fear of discovery. After years undercover, posing as a young sympathiser within the Abertzale circles, police officer Marín (Yuste) finally gets her break when ETA reaches out, asking for her help. Now, the most dangerous mission of her life begins: reporting back to her superiors while living side-by-side with the operatives — all without letting her true motives slip.

In this long-awaited return to directing of auteur Alejandro Agresti (The Lake House), one of the great names of recent Latin American cinema, veteran actors Luis Rubio and Eleonora Wexler star in this stunning and intimate story of the illusion of love. Outside a Buenos Aires cinema, a man and a woman begin discussing the film they have just seen, continuing their conversation in a nearby café. There, they begin to construct a fantasy world where they can become who they have always wanted to be (a romantic novelist and an astronaut). Meeting every Thursday at the same time, in the same place, they live as their dream selves and soon begin to fall in love. But while imagination triumphs over reality for a time, soon they must come to terms with whether they can be together in the real world. Featuring brilliant dialogue and moments of magic, What We Wanted to Be is an emotional chamber drama and a beautiful tribute to cinema as a place for dreams.

A box office hit in Spain, this heartwarming comedy directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera is an emotional and amusing tribute to fatherhood that follows the journey of a nine-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder and exceptional abilities. Nine-year-old Wolfgang has an IQ of 125, and dreams of becoming the greatest pianist in the world. After the sudden death of his beloved mother, he is forced to live in Barcelona with his estranged actor father, Carles (played by talented comedy actor Miki Esparbé), whom he has never seen. While Carles rises to this new challenge, Wolfgang cannot stand his father’s messiness and is obsessed with the idea of running away to Paris to study at the revered Grimald Academy. But although Wolfgang dreams big, his biggest challenge will be to get along with his father. Adapted from Laia Aguilar’s best-selling novel, Wolfgang is an irreverent comedy about happiness, family, childhood dreams and feeling different from others, that has become the most successful cinematic release ever for a Catalan language film.

Set on the edge of the spectacular Andes, this 1980s Patagonia-set thriller from Sebastián Schindel (The Wrath of God, The Crimes that Bind) is a classic edge of the seat crime-story and gripping tale of guilt, suspicion and truth. In the depths of Patagonia, hunting guide Octavio (Joaquín Furriel) works with Klaus (Alejandro Awada), when one day, Octavio wakes from a drunken night only to stumble upon a shocking crime involving his niece. Haunted by events from his past and with his memory of the fateful night a blur, Octavio tries to piece together the truth of what happened. Navigating a tangled web of suspicion, and facing the possibility of betrayal, Octavio embarks on an investigation that will force him to confront the haunting secrets of the past. Relying on a few mysterious photos and the wisdom of a former police commissioner, he uncovers a youthful romance, and a photographer obsessed with guns as he pieces the puzzle together.

Filled with moments of surprising tenderness, writer/director Marcelo Caetano's vibrant new Brazilian drama is a colourful, empathetic ode to found family, and a superb homage to the city of São Paulo and the people who struggle to survive in it. São Paulo's streets can offer danger or opportunity, and for Wellington (aka Baby), they deliver both. After being released from a juvenile detention center, 18-year-old Baby (João Pedro Mariano) finds himself alone and adrift, without any contact from his parents and lacking the resources to rebuild his life. He encounters Ronaldo (Ricardo Teodoro), a mature and handsome sex worker, who takes him under his wing and teaches him new ways of surviving. Gradually, their fiery relationship turns into a conflicting passion, oscillating between exploitation and protection, jealousy and complicity, and as he’s drawn further into Ronaldo’s world, Wellington must decide what he really wants from life.

Based on the incredible true story of Denmark’s biggest-ever robbery, this engrossing crime thriller features a stellar ensemble cast including Gustav Giese (Riders of Justice), Reda Kateb (Zero Dark Thirty), Christopher Wagelin (Shame on Dry Land) and Amanda Collin (Fathers and Mothers, House of the Dragon). As the financial crisis hits Europe in 2008, a group from Denmark and across Europe plan to commit the biggest heist of all time on Danish soil. Kasper (Giese), a boxer with few chances left in life, is offered the opportunity to plan the robbery by its foreign initiators. At the risk of losing his family and everything that matters, he leads a team of ambitious and uncompromising criminals who share the dream to achieve the impossible, despite major obstacles. From director Frederik Louis Hviid, The Quiet Ones is a suspenseful action drama that will have you on the edge of your seat as it follows the long, detailed and risky preparations required to pull off the most spectacular heist in Danish history.

From acclaimed director Charlotte Sieling (Margrete: Queen of the North, The Killing, The Bridge) Way Home is a gripping drama about powerlessness, forgiveness and the love for our children. How far are you willing to go to save the people you love? This is the question that Christian (Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Fathers & Mothers, The Killing) is forced to answer when he is smuggled into Syria in a desperate search for his son Adam who has gone to the country to join the fighting. It is a dangerous mission and soul-searching journey into a war-torn country. Gradually, Christian comes to realise that he must be willing to sacrifice everything he believes in to be reunited with his son. But can he convince him to come home to Denmark, or is it too late? Co-written by award-winning journalist Nagieb Khaja and Jesper Fink, inspired by Khaja’s many documentaries from trips to Syria in 2014, this action-packed dramatic thriller is a tense, compelling father-son tale of parenthood and fundamentalism.

Winner of Best Nordic Film at the 2025 Göteborg Film Festival, from acclaimed Icelandic auteur Rúnar Rúnarsson, When the Light Breaks is a poignant drama that follows a young woman whose conscience and resilience is tested over the course of a long summer’s day when she is confronted by life-changing events. Sunset to sunset: 24 hours is enough to turn the life of twenty-something arts student Una (a remarkable Elín Hall) upside down. And not just hers. Reykjavík has awakened to news of a terrible road accident, with Una’s boyfriend and fellow classmate Diddi likely among the injured. But because of a secret she has been keeping from her friends, Una finds herself unable to express her true feelings and she must navigate through her swirling emotions, in her own way. Luminously shot on 16mm film by award-winning cinematographer Sophia Olsson (The Crown) and featuring music from the late composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, this personal and moving film finds notes of fleeting beauty as it explores the ripple effect of grief. ENCORE SCREENING!

A box office hit in Finland, this summery black comedy is a tribute to the countryside provinces and to the traditional Finnish brew sahti, the liquid gold of Finland. Enjoyed at Midsummer, Christmas, weddings, funerals and parties, the drink has a legendary reputation. In a small village in southern Finland, middle-aged sisters Taina (Pirjo Lonka) and Pirkko (Elina Knihtilä) have promised to spend weeks making 100 litres of their famous, strong self-brewed beer, sahti, for their sister’s wedding. But their batch is so tasty, they cannot help but drink it all themselves! Struggling with massive hangovers and with only two days until the wedding, they have a series of hilarious misadventures racing against the clock to procure another 100 litres and save the wedding, or else they will lose their reputation as the best sahti-brewers in the village. Written and directed by prolific Finnish director Teemu Nikki (Death is a Problem for the Living) 100 Litres of Gold is an entertaining adventure and tale of beer, community and local pride.

Festival favourite Trine Dyrholm (also in Second Victims) delivers a standout performance alongside David Dencik (No Time to Die) in this life-affirming drama and deeply moving exploration of identity, love, and resilience. Marine biologist and professor Ane (Dyrholm) and her husband Thomas (Dencik) are on the verge of being divorced but have not yet told their two children. Thomas is dating someone and is aiming to move in with her soon, but when Ane is suddenly struck by a life-changing event, their plans are upended. Forced to face this new reality, they decide to continue living together while Ane recovers and postpone telling their daughters about their planned split. While Ane fights to regain her old self, they both confront challenges and in doing so, they find hope where they least expect it. The second feature film from director Jeanette Nordahl (Wildland), Beginnings is a tender and poignant story of the unraveling of a marriage, losing and re-discovering oneself, and how love can offer a beacon of hope in the darkest of moments.

In this uplifting drama from one of Norway’s most beloved filmmakers, Arild Østin Ommundsen (Mongoland), three estranged siblings must face the past when they reunite at their childhood home. When their somewhat famous composer father dies, siblings Carl Olav, Ellen and Amund are left with the responsibility of emptying his house and putting it up for sale. In this house, the family has one very valuable heirloom – a Steinway grand piano allegedly once owned by the famous Norwegian composer Geirr Tveitt. To complete their task, they decide to move back home while they go through their father’s belongings and remnants of their childhood. In the process, they are forced to face their memories, old conflicts and individual life choices, as well as deal with visiting relatives and their suddenly reappeared mother, who schemes to claim the prized Steinway piano. Featuring a score by internationally renowned Norwegian musician Thomas Dybdahl, Everything Must Go combines warm humour and earnest drama to deliver a universal story of growing up, family, forgiveness, inheritance and music.

A box office hit in Iceland, pitch black comedy Grand Finale revolves around a chamber orchestra working out of a rundown theatre in Reykjavik on a shoe-string budget. Financial hardship places a great strain on the orchestra and the lead violinist, Sigríður. Their annual grant from the city is coming to an end, so the orchestra decides to hire a world-renowned cellist in order to secure their future. It works - the media goes wild, and money starts to flow again. Unfortunately, the cellist is not a very nice person, and it is too late to fire him ahead of the orchestra’s fundraising grand concert. But when fate steps in right before their performance, the orchestra is forced to make a macabre decision and put everything at risk. Written and directed by Trapped showrunner Sigurjon Kjartansson in his directorial debut, Grand Finale is a wildly entertaining comedy featuring an all-star Icelandic ensemble cast, including Hilmir Snaer Gudnason (Lamb, Wild Game), Helga Braga Jonsdottir (Katla), Ilmur Kristjansdottir (Trapped), and Halldor Gylfason (The Last Fishing Trip).

Celebrating twenty-five years since release and directed by Josef Fares in his feature debut, Jalla! Jalla! stars Fares Fares as Roro, a Lebanese-Swedish parks officer, and Torkel Petersson as his best friend Måns. Roro is in love with his Swedish girlfriend Lisa (Tuva Novotny) but hesitates to introduce her to his traditional Lebanese family. When he finally decides to do so, he discovers that his family has arranged his marriage to Yasmin, a Lebanese woman facing deportation if she doesn't marry. Roro and Yasmin agree to pretend to go along with the marriage to appease their families, leading to comedic situations, meanwhile Måns grapples with his own relationship issues. The film explores themes of cultural identity, generational conflict, and the challenges of balancing personal desires with familial expectations. It received critical acclaim and was selected as Sweden's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 74th Academy Awards. Jalla! Jalla! remains a significant work in Swedish cinema, noted for its humorous yet poignant portrayal of multicultural life in Sweden.

Best friends Laura (Embla Ingelman-Sundberg) and Alex (Aviva Wrede) are heading off on a rail adventure across Europe, couch surfing through the capitals, starting with Warsaw. Their dream for the summer is to live carefree and immerse themselves in new cultures whilst staying with local hosts. One morning, after a wild party, Laura wakes up next to a stranger, but she has no memory of the night before. A few days later her boyfriend Elias joins the trip and is upset when he hears the news. Unable to remember what really happened, throughout the trip flashbacks from that night keep arising and Laura begins to question if the forgotten night was non-consensual. The feature film debut of Fanny Ovesen, Live a Little is a vibrant, bold and intimate story about finding oneself that explores the grey zones of consent, navigating uncertainty, relationships and intimacy, and the difficulty in setting boundaries.

From director Mika Kaurismäki (The Grump: In Search of an Escort, The Girl King) this fourth installment in The Grump series, based on the novel by Tuomas Kyrö, is set during a lush Finnish summer and follows aging, laconic farmer The Grump (Heikki Kinnunen). One day, while out grocery shopping, The Grump’s attention is captured by an irresistibly attractive scent - a mixture of chainsaw oil, pine bark and sawdust. The scent belongs to the free spirit of artist Saimi (Jaana Saarinen), who upon meeting him, is intent on using him as a model for her photography. To his surprise, The Grump is drawn to Saimi and cannot help enjoying her company. The words, gaze and touch of another person awaken long-lost feelings and shake away the loneliness of the long-term widower. His sons are skeptical of the new friendship and do not trust Saimi’s intentions, wondering if she is after their inheritance. Family meetings, misunderstandings, swimming in the moonlight and sleepless nights ensue, in this heartfelt and entertaining comedy imbued with deadpan humour.

Elvira (captivating newcomer Sarah Olaussen Eira), is a confident Sámi teenager, who firmly believes that her mother Beate conceived her at a Danish fertility clinic and that she is half-Danish. Elvira often daydreams about her father, envisioning him as a charismatic movie star. However, when her real biological father unexpectedly steps into her life, her world is forever altered. Alongside school drama and the usual teenage ups and downs, she must now navigate this unexpected reality and come to terms with her true identity. Written and directed by Egil Pedersen in his directorial debut, My Father’s Daughter is a delightful drama with quirky dialogue about family, honesty, identity and community, featuring an unforgettable supporting role by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones, A Taste of Hunger) as himself. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Norway’s northernmost region which is characterised by its unique environment, and shot in the small Sámi coastal community Unjárga, this is a personal and charming coming-of-age story about home and finding oneself.

Akam (Peiman Azizpour, Furia, The Fortress), a young school teacher, lives a peaceful life in Oslo. One day, his estranged uncle from the Iranian part of Kurdistan unexpectedly arrives for a surprise visit. Despite limited space in his shared flat with his Norwegian friends, Akam feels obligated to invite his uncle to stay for a few days. However, his uncle quickly makes himself at home and shows no sign of leaving anytime soon. Torn between his sense of familial duty and growing tension in the flat, Akam begins to suspect there is more to his uncle’s visit than just a casual trip. Soon this awkward family reunion turns into a chaotic clash of expectations and personal boundaries, and results in a series of revelations and unexpected events that could have life-changing consequences for them both. Written and directed by Brwa Vahabpour in his feature film debut, My Uncle Jens is a charming drama with comedic moments that delivers an entertaining story about family ties and culture clashes.

From celebrated director Klaus Härö (The Fencer, One Last Deal, My Sailor, My Love) comes a powerful true story of resilience and defiance, based on real events during World War II and adapted from Rony Smolar’s book, Uncle Stiller. Ville Virtanen (Bordertown) delivers a standout performance as businessman Abraham Stiller, a pillar of Helsinki's Jewish community who did everything in his power to help the Jewish refugees. Helsinki, 1942. The state of Finland has made an alliance with Nazi Germany. Only one man is trying to stop the Finnish security services which were operating in secrecy, turning over Jewish refugees into the hands of Gestapo. As Nazi influence grows, Stiller finds himself torn between his personal life and his politics, and must risk everything to protect his community. A moving drama that shines a light on the plight of Jewish refugees in Finland during WWII, Never Alone showcases the inspiring humanitarian efforts of a man who risked everything to protect them, in a gripping story of courage, and the fight for hope amidst overwhelming adversity.

From multi award-winning director John Andreas Andersen (The Burning Sea, The Quake), Number 24 is a gripping new spy drama depicting the extraordinary true story of a modest young ‘every-man’ drawn into the resistance movement during World War II. Present day, Rjukan, Norway. An elderly Gunnar Sønsteby (Erik Hivju), prepares to address a group of students about what really happened during the occupation. He has given his speech many times before, but accessing these difficult memories still gives him immeasurable pause. In 1940, Germany has invaded Norway, and 22-year-old accountant Gunnar (Sjur Vatne Brean) immediately offers his services to the resistance. Single minded and rarely flustered, Gunnar’s meticulous planning and talent for espionage soon sees him head up the Oslo-gang, carrying out - in concert with remote assistance from Britain's MI5 - increasingly daring and nerve-wracking sabotage operations. Suspenseful and expertly crafted, with numerous clock-ticking action set-pieces, Number 24 compellingly probes the morality of wartime and the weight of responsibility in the fight for freedom, drawing comparisons to modern day events.

Directed and co-written by Snævar Sölvason (From Iceland to Eden), Odd Fish is a heartwarming tale of dreams, identity and acceptance, set in a small community in the picturesque Westfjords of Iceland. During the summer, childhood friends Hjalti (Björn Jörundur, Trapped) and Björn (newcomer Arna Magnea Danks), run a seafood restaurant in the fishing village in which they were born and raised. Despite their vastly different personalities, the two have a successful business partnership, and their restaurant is popular. They have long dreamed of keeping the restaurant open all year round, and when an unexpected opportunity arises, they finally get the chance to do so. But, when Björn suddenly reveals a long-held secret to Hjalti, their long-standing friendship is tested and prejudices come to light. Faced with changes that reveal new perspectives on life and identity, the two of them must each re-evaluate what matters most. An endearing story imbued with warm humour, Odd Fish is a tender reflection on the power of friendship.

Acclaimed director Erik Poppe (The King’s Choice) returns to wartime Norway with Quisling: The Final Days, a bold and fascinating historical drama about the country’s infamous – if not most controversial - autocratic leader. July 1945. Norway has been liberated following WWII, and the country’s head of state Vidkun Quisling (a towering Gard B. Eidsvold) is arrested and put on trial for high treason, accused of collaborating with the Nazis. While devoted wife Maria (Lisa Carlehed, The Emigrants) defiantly stands by her husband and does her utmost to save him, pastor Peder Olsen (Anders Danielsen Lie) begins a series of meetings that officials hope will extract a measure of contrition from the defiant politician. Powered by strong performances, Quisling: The Final Days is a stirring meditation on complicity, faith and the human capacity for self-deception. Delving into the circumstances and motivations of Quisling – a man whose name has become a byword for traitor – this eloquent, thought-provoking film presents him not only as a figure of great complexity, but also one with a disconcerting abundance of contemporary counterparts.

Featuring a stellar cast led by Özlem Saglanmak (Borgen) and Trine Dyrholm (also in Beginnings), captivating drama Second Victims follows a neurologist on a shift that will change her life forever. Set against the backdrop of an understaffed stroke unit, skilled neurologist Alexandra’s (Saglanmak) unwavering confidence is put to the ultimate test when a routine case spirals out of control. As blame and guilt ripple through the hospital where she works, Alexandra confronts her own fallibility, grappling with the profound repercussions of medical misjudgments. Written and directed by Zinnini Elkington, this intense and introspective journey invites audiences to reflect on human frailty and redemption. Highlighting the emotional toll of working in a strained healthcare system and shot on location at Herlev Hospital in Denmark, this psychological drama is inspired by the real-life psychological syndrome ‘second victims’, which can affect healthcare staff after a traumatic event involving patient care. Exploring the weight of guilt and the power of compassion, Second Victims is a timely reflection on the challenges faced by healthcare professionals today.

From acclaimed director Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World) and featuring an outstanding all-star cast, Sentimental Value is an intimate and moving exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art. Nora Borg (Renate Reinsve, The Worst Person in the World) is an established Oslo stage actress while her younger sister Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) has chosen family life with her young son. Though markedly different, the two are close, having been raised by a single mother after their filmmaker father’s departure years earlier. When the once renowned Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård, Dune, Chernobyl, Melancholia) attempts to cast Nora in his comeback film, old wounds reopen. Nora rejects his offer, prompting the isolated patriarch to cast American star Rachel Kemp (Elle Fanning, The Great) instead. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father and as Gustav and Nora attempt rapprochement, the already shaky foundation of the family unit is under threat of toppling. *Note - not screening in Perth

Love is messy in this Finnish dramedy about the complexities of modern love and mid-life crises from director Paula Korva in her feature film debut. Jane (Iina Kuustonen) is a travel agent who sells people their dream adventures, but in her own life, she is happily settled down in Helsinki with her actor partner, Mikki (Riku Nieminen). Jane believes their relationship is strong, so she is shocked when Mikki proposes they open their relationship to spice up their love life. Initially resistant to the idea, to save their love Jane agrees to attend a sex-positive party called the Isle of Lust. But what begins as an experiment soon takes a surprising turn when one of them unexpectedly falls for a new person who enters the picture. Although everything seems fine to start, emotional chaos is soon unleashed, forcing Jane to rethink her relationship and her life. A timely, witty, and heartfelt story, Sudden Outbursts of Emotions explores the diversity of love and the difficult yet liberating journey of finding one’s own path.

Direct from the 2025 Göteborg Film Festival, The Last Paradise on Earth is a poignant drama that beautifully captures the unique culture and stunning landscapes of the Faroe Islands, while exploring universal themes of identity, grief, and longing. Down-to-earth Kári (Sámal H. Hansen) cherishes the simple life in his small village on an isolated island with his sister Silja (Bjørg B. Egholm). Together they quietly mourn the loss of their mother, but while Kári finds solace in his job at the fish factory, Silja struggles to finish school, and their father returns to the sea on a fishing boat. The only source of income for the local community is the fish factory where Kári works, and when it faces the threat of closure, the fragile balance of their world begins to unravel. Although his friends dream of escape, seeking better lives beyond the island, Kári makes a different choice: to stay and confront the challenges of life on the island head-on. For him, his hometown is the last paradise on earth.

In this emotional drama, the cosmos and a road trip to the Icelandic highlands offers comfort to a family whose life is upended by a twist of fate. Electrician Atli (Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Trapped, Wild Game), his wife María (Sólveig Guðmundsdóttir, Trapped), an astronomer, and their nineteen-year-old daughter, musician Anna (Ísadóra Bjarkardóttir Barney, daughter of Björk), live together in Iceland. María plans a trip for the family to go into the highlands to photograph a comet she thinks she has discovered. But when the day of the trip arrives, Atli and Anna have made other plans and cannot go with her. It is a fateful change that upends their lives and leads them on a new trajectory. Written and directed by Ásthildur Kjartansdóttir, The Mountain is the first officially vetted sustainable production in Iceland and has been awarded the prestigious Green Film Sustainability certification. Shot on location in the Icelandic highlands and in Hafnarfjörður, a town just outside Reykjavík, The Mountain is a powerful and visually stunning drama about love, family, loss and the universe.