Near the end of the Spanish Civil War, a “trigger happy” fascist soldier turns into a singular hermit. He gets caught up in the care of a fig tree after the look in a ten year old child’s eyes, son of one of his victims, awakes in him the certainty that the kid will kill him as soon as he reaches sixteen years of age.

The brave class is a social experiment investigates the importance of language in the way we understand the world. The documentary includes analysis from more than 20 experts including linguistics, journalists and politics such us Owen Jones, Inigo Errejón, Inaki Gabilondo or Estrella Montolio.

The Alicante Film Festival has preselected this year’s films. The theme of the showcase this year is focused on Spanish society, from political concerns to new lifestyles. The screening consists of seven short-films: four comedies, a drama, a thriller and a dystopia. These stories are told with a great deal of imagination, sense of humour and intrigue.

On her 40th birthday, Elia gathers together a few select relatives and friends at a luxury country house to tell them some extraordinary news: she has won a jackpot of 140 million euros!

The film documents a tense and intense 24 hours in the lives of three middle-aged drinking buddies.

Since their parents split up, Sara and her younger sister have lived with their mother, whose new partner is a woman. Everyday life for the four of them is very similar to that of other families. Not everyone sees it that way, however; her father, in particular, has his doubts.

My Big Night is an absurdist comedy full of colour, musical numbers and, of course, gags and gut-busting dialogue.

A film inspired by the amazing true story of Ramon Arroyo, a father-of-two and a sufferer of Multiple Sclerosis, who is told that he will never run 100 metres.

Centred around exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991. This documentary is narrated by the woman herself. Chavela weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.

Charles Piazzi Smyth, Astronomer Royal for Scotland, writer, artist and polymath decides to take state of the art telescopes and photographic equipment, carrying them 10,000ft above the clouds of Tenerife.

This documentary tells the story of the 4000 Basque children refugees who were evacuated to Britain in 1937 in the wake of the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War.

San Sebastian portrayed through the eyes of 15 filmmakers, with 12 short films giving 12 distinct portraits of the city. Both veterans and rising stars in the field of films made in the Gipuzkoa province of Spain come together in this film promoted by San Sebastian, European Capital of Culture 2016.

A showcase of seven of the best short films directed by young talented directors from Castilla and León. Some of the directors will be with us for Q&A.

Marisa feels that she is taking a backseat in her own life. With nothing in the pipeline, no job or future, she focus' on supporting her best friend, Mina, who’s inconsolable after breaking up with her boyfriend.

The balance of opposites came about very spontaneously. The director’s friendship with chef Javier Olleros led to this feature film on the events surrounding the closure of Olleros’s restaurant, el Culler de Pau.

A profound reflexion of family break-up which focuses on the surroundings of young hustlers who live in the outskirts of the city.

Maria lost her mother when she was only 15 and has cared for her father and her siblings ever since. Her world comes crashing down around her when her father falls for his nurse.

Due to her mum’s illness, eleven-year-old Alba is sent to live with her eccentric and solitary dad, Igor, whom she has never met.

Based on true events, the film recounts the final days of the Spanish Empire’s last colony.

Twins Zip and Zap have finally taken things too far. Their punishment: accompanying their parents on a business trip to a remote island so they can reflect on their behaviour.

This tale of a man who fooled an entire country is inspired by true events. Francisco Paesa, one of the most intriguing characters of recent decades, is a man of many talents

Alma, a young impulsive woman, is determined to reclaim her grandfather’s beloved olive tree after the family are forced to abandon their livelihood.

Establishing measures to stop overfishing, protect natural habitats and restore the ocean could provide one billion people a healthy meal every day.

Rucio, narrator and loyal donkey, tells us the fantastical story of Don Quixote, his quire Sancho Panza and his faithful steed Rocinante on their journey to challenge the Knight of the Moon to a duel.

After fleeing Europe for Uruguay during World War II, Jacob Kaplan has built himself a quiet life.

Rocío, a young single mother, struggles to provide for herself and her son with no permanent or reliable work to ensure food on the table and a roof over their heads.

Over a period of 40 years a legendary music and arts club - El Johnny - established itself within a university halls of residence in Madrid,

Xavier Cugat was a musical genius, glitzy persona and the only Spaniard with two stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

Agusti Villaronga's adaptation of a celebrated "dirty realism" novel by Pedro Juan Gutiérrez takes viewers on an immersive risqué tour of Old Havana.

Ex-wrestling star Jacob Van Oppen and his manager Orsini make a good living staging fake wrestling matches in small South American towns.