Festival of Europe in Scotland

We are delighted to announce that the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival will take part in the Festival of Europe Scotland thanks to the support of the Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh.

We will present a curated selection of Spanish films at Filmhouse (88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ) on 7, 9 and 10 May. Plus, we will feature a special short film in Spanish as part of the Europe Day event in May, celebrating contributions from across Europe. This partnership underscores our dedication to showcasing European cinema and diversity, and to sparking cultural conversations through film.

Filmhouse Screenings

Romería

Thursday, 7th May 2015, 20.15

Romería is the third feature film from Spanish director Carla Simón. The story follows Marina, an 18-year-old girl who travels to Vigo, Galicia, to meet her biological father’s family for the first time. Marian was orphaned at a very young age after both of her parents died from AIDS-related complications.

The Captive

Saturday, 9th May, 20:30

Directed by Alejandro Amenábar, this historical drama explores the life of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote. The film focuses on Cervantes’ five-year captivity in Algiers, starting in 1575, after being wounded in battle. It depicts his various attempts to escape, and his relationship with the Governor of Algiers.

Always Winter

Sunday, 10th May, 18:00

Miguel, a landscape architect, travels to Belgium with his girlfriend Marta to attend a conference. There, their relationship comes to an abrupt end and, after the breakup, he decides to stay on his own for a few more days to figure out his future. Lost and heartbroken, he meets Olga, a conference volunteer with whom he begins to rebuild himself and understand what his new life project might be.

Europe Day – Comedy Short Films

Featuring short films from Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain and France.

Friday 8th of May at 7pm

ESFF is presenting Democracy. Screenwriter and director Borja Cobeaga explores, in fictional form, how to put the concept of democracy into practice in a highly competitive and savage workplace where the most extreme situations arise, with a script that, in light of today’s world, is disturbingly visionary and taboo.

Cost: £12/£10 concession (proceeds will go to Citizen Rights Project)

Location: Institut Français d’Ecosse, West Parliament Square, EH1 1RN