Start time: 18:15
February 29
Dir. Diego Fandos, Spain, 2024, 23’
Tomás wants to celebrate his 90th birthday but has no one to invite... except his oldest nemesis. A bittersweet comedy and hopeful drama about the isolation many elderly people face.
My Independence Day
Dir. Constanza Majluf, Chile, 2024, 19’
Seven-year-old Manuela dreams of winning her school’s “Best Costume” competition on Chile’s Independence Day. Meanwhile, her older brother Gabo takes to the streets in protest, risking everything during the 1988 referendum that could end the Pinochet dictatorship.
Work of Art
Dir. Rafael Nieto, Spain, 2024, 11’
One night, a cleaner at a renowned contemporary art museum throws out an entire installation by mistake. What happened the next day in the director’s office was never revealed—until now.
Quinqui
Dir. Luis Saavedra, Spain, 2024, 10’
A young girl robs the local hardware store, trying to emulate her rebellious heroes from the Spanish quinqui film genre (a subgenre centered on juvenile delinquency and marginalization).
Quarantine
Dir. Celia De Molina, Spain, 2024, 7’
After 40 days in isolation, Marina finally sees the light. A café, a milkshake, a croissant—and an overwhelming amount of hate.
Predator
Dir. Javier Fesser, Spain, 2024, 10’
Two friends travel to a remote location when their car breaks down in a tragic twist. From the award-winning director of Campeones, Javier Fesser.
The Empty Pool
Dir. Pablo Conde, Spain, 2024, 12’
Alba visits her parents, who have just built a new swimming pool in their backyard. She needs money for a flat deposit, but asking her father—who she considers a fascist—isn’t easy. Alba is left-leaning; tensions rise as her mother and partner try to mediate. A family lunch takes an unexpected turn...
20:00 – “The Guitar Maker”
Dir. Yiannis Kostavaras, Greece, 2025, 76’
A Greek luthier from a small village in Serres, known for making the finest flamenco guitars in the world, dreams of creating the first international flamenco music festival in his hometown. With the help of his artist friends, he sets out to make that dream a reality.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers and a live flamenco presentation by the Hola Flamenco Festival.
Admission is free
