Prophecy: The Madame Blavatsky Legend
Screening of a documentary examining the legend and influence of Madame Blavatsky, exploring prophecy and 19th‑century occult networks. Held at Cineteca Madrid – Matadero, this cinematic feature invites reflection on spirituality and esoteric movements in a historic cinema setting.
Your Father Was Born 100 Years Old — Nakba & Children of Shatila
Screening at Matadero Madrid of two documentary films—Your Father Was Born 100 Years Old and Children of Shatila—exploring memory, displacement, and trauma stemming from the Nakba. A thought-provoking program that connects generations in a historic Madrid venue.
Profanar el Círculo
A film screening at Cine Estudio in Madrid's Circulo de Bellas Artes, presenting Profanar el Círculo, a humanities-focused program that probes cultural boundaries. The intimate cinema setting at a landmark cultural venue promises a thoughtful evening for cinephiles and culture enthusiasts.
La chica zurda
Screening of La chica zurda at Cineteca Madrid – Matadero in Madrid. This Spanish-language feature brings intimate storytelling to a renowned art-house venue, inviting cinephiles to a thought-provoking evening. Expect a film experience that blends sharp direction with Madrid’s cultural ambience.
El mago de Oz
Classic family-friendly screening of The Wizard of Oz at Matadero Madrid, part of the CineFamilias program. A beloved journey for kids and parents alike, Dorothy’s adventures on the yellow brick road bring color and music to this welcoming Madrid venue.
Domingo de clásicos: Apocalypse Now (VOSE)
Screening of Apocalypse Now (VOSE) at Cine Embajadores in Madrid. This classic Vietnam War epic follows Captain Willard on a perilous river journey to rendezvous with the enigmatic Kurtz. An iconic, immersive cinema night featuring the original version with Spanish subtitles.
The Designer is Dead
This documentary at Cine Embajadores traces fashion designer Miguel Adrover's ascent in New York fashion circles, featuring archival footage and key testimonies, and follows his later withdrawal from the spotlight after the controversial Utopia show.
Riddles of the Sphinx
Screening of Riddles of the Sphinx at Matadero Madrid, starting at 19:30. An intriguing arthouse cinema program offered in the iconic cultural venue, promising atmospheric storytelling and thoughtful visuals.
Cinefórum 'Captain Fantastic'
Free Cinefórum screening of Captain Fantastic at Madrid’s Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Hierro (San Blas-Canillejas). The English-language drama will be shown in a welcoming library setting, followed by a discussion.
Los Aitas
Screening of the comedy feature Los Aitas as part of a 2025 comedy film cycle at Centro Cultural Orcasur in Madrid. The 85-minute film follows a rhythmic gymnastics team from a Bilbao working-class neighborhood as dads step in as chaperones for an international trip to Berlin.
The Garden
Screening of Derek Jarman's The Garden at Cineteca Madrid. This art-house film blends a Hollywood-style musical with stark depictions of queer persecution and a looming nuclear garden, featuring Tilda Swinton. A visceral, provocative meditation on HIV-era activism and queer resilience.
Red Army/PFLP: Declaration of World War
Screening of Red Army/PFLP: Declaration of World War at Matadero Madrid. This political documentary offers historical perspective on militants and counter-militant actions, shown in the venue's cinema at 19:30. A timely, thought-provoking film set in Madrid's cultural hub.
Patrimonio Nacional (1981) – Film Screening
A 1981 Spanish political comedy screening of Patrimonio Nacional, directed by Luis García Berlanga, at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Madrid. The film follows the marqués de Leguineche after Franco's death as he returns to Madrid and attempts to reconnect with the king, satirizing post-Franco Restoration.
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.
Contactos
Screening of the film Contactos at Matadero Madrid as part of the venue's cinema program. On 17 April 2026 at 19:00, the screening offers a contemporary look at relationships in a stylish Madrid cinema setting.
Juan Cobos, una prodigiosa memoria del cine
A library screening of the Spanish cinema documentary 'Juan Cobos, una prodigiosa memoria del cine' at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós (Centro) in Madrid. The program explores Cobos's influential career and enduring memory in film, with context and discussion suited to a public library audience.
Un completo desconocido
Free screening of Un completo desconocido, a 141-minute feature about Bob Dylan’s meteoric rise in 1960s New York, directed by James Mangold. Held at Junta Municipal del Distrito de Usera in Madrid, the film offers a vivid, music-history look at Dylan’s early fame and mystique for fans and newcomers alike.
El hombre que amaba a los lobos
Screening of the documentary El hombre que amaba a los lobos at Cine Embajadores (EMB 1), tracing Luis Mariano Barrientos's pioneering work on Iberian wolves and his conservation ethic. The film blends personal biography with ecological storytelling, highlighting wolf recolonization and rugged northern Iberia landscapes.
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.
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.
Una tarde en el circo
An afternoon screening at Cineteca Madrid follows a young man who leaves his inherited fortune to join the circus, only for the money to be stolen as he seeks help from the Marx Brothers. A vintage circus comedy with witty slapstick in a historic Madrid venue.
Proyección y coloquio: 'Cien libros juntas'.
Screening of the documentary Cien libros juntas by Marga Melià, followed by a Q&A. Five retired friends read nearly 100 books together and spend a weekend in the mountains to celebrate their book club's 10th anniversary; the film explores belonging, shared reading, and connection.
Un simple accidente
Screening of Jafar Panahi's Un simple accidente at Centro Cultural Buero Vallejo in Madrid. A minor car collision sparks a chain of encounters, probing guilt, truth, and freedom in contemporary Iran. An Oscar-nominated international feature that swept Cannes accolades and remains a timely, thought-provoking drama.
Domingo de clásicos: Uno de los nuestros (VOSE)
Screening of Goodfellas (Uno de los nuestros) in VOSE at Cine Embajadores, Madrid. The iconic Martin Scorsese crime saga unfolds in original English with subtitles for a Madrid audience, part of the Domingo de clásicos series.
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