Bullfighting documentary wins top prize at San Sebastian Film Festival
A documentary about bullfighting, ‘Tardes de Soledad’ (‘Afternoons of Solitude’), has picked up the top award at the San Sebastián Film Festival, its graphic nature...
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Pedro Almodóvar wins lifetime achievement award at San Sebastian Festival
Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar received a lifetime achievement Donostia Award at the San Sebastián Film Festival on Thursday, getting emotional as he was given...
Pedro Almodóvar to receive 2024 San Sebastian Donostia Career Achievement Award
Spain’s most internationally famous film director, screenwriter and producer, Pedro Almodóvar, is to receive a Donostia Career Achievement Award at the prestigious 72nd San Sebastian Film...
Spanish film director denies accusations of sexual violence by three women
Three women have accused Spanish film director Carlos Vermut of sexual violence in an investigation published in Spain’s leading daily newspaper El Pais. None of...
‘Spanish Screenings XXL’ launched to further promote Spain’s audiovisual sector
The Spanish government has announced its latest initiative to boost the country’s audiovisual sector, with the promotion of ‘Spanish Screening XXL’, an international market for...
Johnny Depp on receiving Donostia Award: ‘no-one is safe’ from ‘cancel culture’
Hollywood star Johnny Depp received a lifetime achievement Donostia Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival’s 69th edition on Wednesday, and speaking to reporters before the gala...
San Sebastian Film Festival defends decision to give award to Johnny Depp
UPDATED at 15h on Fri 13 Aug The San Sebastian Film Festival issued a statement on Friday to defend its decision to honour the Hollywood...
San Sebastian Film Festival changes acting awards to gender neutral categories
The San Sebastian International Film Festival will this year change its acting awards to be gender neutral and will be the first time that male...
Focus: Sant Sebastian International Film Festival (20-28 Sept)
The prestigious San Sebastian International Film Festival kicks off its 67th edition this Friday 20 September and will run until 28 September. Among those already...
