Catalonia makes a significant mark at the Cannes Film Festival with six productions selected for the festival and 11 titles featured at the Marché. The region continues to stand out on the Croisette.
Cannes Premiere
The End of It by director Maria M. Bayona features Rebecca Hall as Claire, a former artist in a future where aging is cured. The film, produced by Fasten Films, also stars Noomi Rapace and Gael García Bernal.
Un Certain Regard
La Mas Dulce (Strawberries) directed by Laïla Marrakchi tells the story of two young Moroccan women working as strawberry pickers in Spain, produced by Fasten Films. Marrakchi’s previous works include “Marock” and “Rock the Casbah.”
Special Screenings
Ashes, directed by Diego Luna of Inicia Films, follows young Lucia as she leaves Mexico for Madrid. The film stars Adriana Paz and Anna Díaz, exploring themes of uprooting and disconnection.
Rehearsals for a Revolution is Pegah Ahangarani’s debut, blending personal archives and street-protest footage to depict Iran’s resistance over 40 years. Produced by Fasten Films.
Directors’ Fortnight
Red Rocks by Bruno Dumont, a Cannes double Grand Jury Prize winner, unfolds on the French Riviera with two gangs of kids competing at cliff jumping.
Cannes Critics’ Week
Viva by Aina Clotet, produced by Ikiru Films, Funicular Films, and La Terraza Films, is set in a water-scarce future where Nora, recovering from cancer, faces her fears.
La Cinef
Me, You and the Cow by Aina Callejón from ESCAC Films explores an unusual rehab for Martina, a teen addicted to her phone, through bonding with cows.
Cannes Marché du Film
Tallinn Black Nights Goes to Cannes features The Daughters by Daniel Romero, a psychological thriller about captivity in a forest cottage, produced by La Verneda Films and La Charito Films.
Ventana Sur Goes to Cannes showcases When I Existed by Alejandro Damiani and Martin Avdolov, a drama-comedy about a man proving he’s alive to claim his pension, produced by Doce Entertainment.
Cannes Docs
Spain Showcase includes Artifacts of War by Jorge Caballero, exploring “less lethal” weapons, produced by Artefacto Films.
Homefire by Neus Pagès from Nanouk Films and Glia Films, documents a family threatened by drought in a Pyrenean village.
The Path That Walks by Efthymia Zymvragaki from Gris Medio, portrays lives at a culinary boarding school.
Chile-Colombia Showcase features Burning Daddy by Tana Gilbert from Isolda Films, reconstructing a father’s image through memories and court records.
Circle Showcase highlights Amazonas by Clara Lopez Rubio from Forward Films, set in Waorani territory as a road disrupts the forest.
Annecy Animation Showcase
Insectario by Sofia Carrillo from Inicia Films reanimates extinct insects in her stop-motion debut.
SFC | Rendez-vous Industry: Focus Script
Municipal Services by Júlia Coldwell, produced by Maqueta Films, Nakamura Films, and Escac Estudio, features a municipal worker renowned for his door-oiling skill.
Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/global/catalonia-cannes-rebecca-hall-aina-clotet-insectario-1236735324/
