Upcoming Events (15)
Cine y política: La Grazia (VOSE)
Screening of Cine y política: La Grazia (VOSE) at Cine Embajadores Río in Madrid. The political drama follows a veteran Italian president facing a moral dilemma about euthanasia legislation, offering a tense, thought-provoking look at faith, law, and power.
Muestra de cortometrajes: Directoras
A curated night of Spanish short films directed by women, screened at Cine Embajadores Río (RIO 6) in Madrid. Hosted by Beatriz Martínez and José Luis Palacios, the program spotlights female directors and showcases contemporary Spanish cinema through a selection of fiction shorts.
El estudiante novato
Screening of El estudiante novato with live piano accompaniment by Adrián Begoña. A coming-of-age story about a young student navigating university life, friendships, and romance as he tries to fit in and chase a place on the campus football team.
Clásicos al detalle: Sorpresa
Join JL & BEA for a morning film-analysis workshop at Cine Embajadores Río in Madrid. From 10:00 to 14:30, attendees dissect classic cinema scenes, explore production details, and discuss interpretation in an interactive, collaborative session—a surprising look at the chosen film.
Embajadores del Arte: Velázquez, el poder y el arte
An insightful film program at Cine Embajadores Río - RIO 6 examining Velázquez's pursuit of power and how courtly favor shaped his art, and whether the painter's life remained private. A thought-provoking look at art, power, and identity in 17th-century Spain.
La flauta mágica – Royal Ballet & London Opera
Screening of Mozart’s La flauta mágica as performed by the Royal Ballet and London Opera at Cine Embajadores Rio in Madrid. This cinematic rendition brings Tamino, Papageno and the Queen of the Night to the big screen with magical staging, offering a grand night of classical opera accessible in a cinema setting.
Laca y Palomitas: Sidosa
An intimate documentary-style film chronicling Eduardo Casanova's coming to terms with HIV since his teens, with Jordi Évole accompanying him as he speaks to his doctor, nurse, and friends. A cathartic blend of humor, memory, and cinema screened at Cine Embajadores in Madrid.
Embajadores del Arte: Murillo, el último viaje
Screening of Embajadores del Arte: Murillo, el último viaje at Cine Embajadores Río in Madrid. This documentary traces the dispersal and return of Murillo's painting 'El joven mendigo,' as experts Valdivieso, Kientz, and Finaldi outline its journey across major museums from Paris to Seville, offering rare insights into provenance and art history.
Embajadores del Arte: Goya, el ojo que escucha
This documentary tribute follows French screenwriter Jean-Claude Carrière as he revisits Spain to witness Goya's art anew, reflecting on how genius is interpreted through cinema. Filmed across the Prado, Fuendetodos, La Cartuja de Zaragoza, and other sites, López-Linares' lens captures Carrière's lifelong dialogue with art in Madrid.
Lucia di Lammermoor: Vienna Opera Broadcast
Screening of the Vienna State Opera production Lucia di Lammermoor, broadcast to Madrid’s Cine Embajadores Río. Featuring Olga Peretyatko as Lucia, with Juan Diego Flórez and George Petean, conducted by Evelino Pidò and staged by Laurent Pelly, this high-caliber opera on the big screen blends classic drama with contemporary visual polish.
Embajadores del Arte: Salvador Dalí. Diarios de juventud. 1904-1929
Documentary tracing Salvador Dalí's youth (1904–1929) from Figueres to Paris, revealing the pivotal moments that shaped a surrealist genius. Filmed across Madrid, Barcelona and Paris, it offers rare archival insight into Dalí's early years. Screening at Cine Embajadores Río - RIO 6 in Madrid.
Trail Running Film Festival «TRFF» (Festival de cine de Trail Running)
Madrid hosts the Trail Running Film Festival 2026 at Cine Embajadores Río, with inspiring trail-running films, guests, talks, and awards. Doors open at 19:30 and screenings start at 20:00, celebrating endurance, scenery, and community.
Il Turco in Italia — Scala broadcast
Il Turco in Italia, Rossini's stylishly philosophical opera, is presented as a delayed La Scala broadcast from Milan at Cine Embajadores in Madrid. The production examines love with intellectual wit and touches of sadness, offering a refined, cinematic staging for opera lovers in a modern cinema setting.
Madama Butterfly (En diferido desde Macerata Opera Festival)
Screening of Madama Butterfly from Macerata Opera Festival (2009) at Cine Embajadores in Madrid. Directed by Pier Luigi Pizzi with set and costume design by Pizzi, it features an elegant staging and moving vocal performances that evoke traditional Japan, captured in a cinematic broadcast.
Macbeth: Live from La Scala (Milan)
Screening of Verdi's Macbeth staged by Davide Livermore, broadcast live from La Scala Milan to Cine Embajadores Río in Madrid. Featuring Anna Netrebko as Lady Macbeth with a stellar cast (Luca Salsi, Francesco Meli, Ildar Abdrazakov) in a grand, visually stunning production.