Pedro Almodovar's film Bitter Christmas premiered to a warm response at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The screening marked the latest entry from the acclaimed Spanish director at the annual event.
The movie received positive audience feedback during its debut screening on the French Riviera. Festival attendees noted the film's emotional depth and distinctive storytelling style, consistent with Almodovar's previous works.
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The first Spanish film in competition at Cannes, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, premiered Saturday with Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo in the lead roles. The movie explores the reunion of a father and daughter after 13 years apart.
For the first time since the Palme d'Or was created in 1955, three Spanish films will compete in Cannes Film Festival's official section. They are Amarga Navidad by Pedro Almodóvar, El ser querido by Rodrigo Sorogoyen, and La bola negra by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (Los Javis). Thierry Frémaux, the festival's general delegate, made the announcement.
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The 79th Cannes Film Festival begins Tuesday with an unprecedented Spanish presence. Three films compete for the Palme d'Or, a first for the event.
The Argentine film Belén, directed by Dolores Fonzi, won the Goya award for best Ibero-American film this Saturday. The movie, available on Prime Video, is based on a real case of detention for spontaneous abortion. Fonzi used her speech to address global issues and the situation in Argentina.
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Spanish directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo received the best direction prize at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for La bola negra, shared ex aequo with Pawel Pawlikowski for Fatherland. Cristian Mungiu won the Palme d'Or for Fjord.
Andy Garcia's passion project Diamond received a lengthy standing ovation at its world premiere during the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday evening. The film, which Garcia wrote, directed and stars in, blends contemporary Los Angeles settings with classic film noir style. Co-stars Vicky Krieps and Rosemarie DeWitt attended the screening.
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Penélope Cruz and directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi presented their film 'La bola negra' at Cannes, paying homage to Federico García Lorca. The actress stressed the need to advance rights for the LGTBIQ+ community and women. The film received a nearly 20-minute ovation after its screening.