Strength in Depth: Top Titles From Spain
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- 5 More Minutes – a Movistar Plus+ Original comedy directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera, written by Berto Romero, about a couple stuck in a time loop during a rural getaway; sales handled by Filmax.
- Aida the Movie – a spinoff of the 2000s TV sitcom directed by Paco León, produced by Mediapro Studio, positioned as Spain’s first 2026 smash hit; sales handled by Mediapro Studio Distribution.
- The Beloved – a father‑daughter reconciliation drama starring Javier Bardem, shot in multiple formats by director Rodrigo Sorogoyen, entered into Cannes competition; sales handled by Goodfellas.
- Bitter Christmas – a film‑within‑a‑film by Pedro Almodóvar exploring a world‑famous director’s doubts while penning a new movie; sales handled by Film Factory.
- La Bola Negra – a Palme d’Or contender starring Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close, weaving the lives of three gay men across 1932, 1937, and 2017; sales handled by Goodfellas.
Why it matters: The Cannes showcase gives Spanish filmmakers and distributors a high‑profile platform that translates into international sales, as shown by the listed sales agreements, boosting revenue and global reach for Spain’s cinema.
