The Captive may not do enough to earn classic status, but Amenábar does deliver a highly entertaining, contained adventure with solid pacing, compelling characters, and an engaging plot. Some may have a problem with its liberal recounting of history, but if met on its own terms, it is sure to captivate.

Marco, the Invented Truth is a stunning, modern drama with award-worthy acting that immerses you into this true, scandalous story.

Two Many Chefs (2022) is Joaquín Mazón’s new comedy film that has heart but loses its edge with repetitive jokes and lazy storytelling.

Personally, the whole meta-inception-story-within-a-story is not my usual cup of tea. However, Official Competition doesn’t fade into using conventions of the trope. What separates it, is that rather than focusing on production and the movie-making process it's focused entirely on the actors and their craft. 

Featuring four of Spain’s most exciting young film and TV stars, first-time director Carol Rodríguez Colas’ Girlfriends is a fresh, sincere depiction of what it means to come to terms with who you are.

The debut fiction feature from director Macarena Astorga, The House of Snails is a slow burn psychological thriller filled with twists and turns that will have you on the edge of your seat.