New Spanish Cinema Returns to VIFF Centre, Five Premieres Celebrate Hope, Heart, Music, Dance, and Fine Red Wine
The fifth annual New Spanish Cinema festival will kick off the new year with a vibrant celebration of Spanish storytelling at the VIFF Centre. Running from January 3 to 7, the festival, presented by Ibero American Images and VIFF, will feature five premieres of standout Spanish films.
New Spanish Cinema begins with a special Opening Gala on Friday, January 3, spotlighting Patricia Font’s acclaimed debut feature The Teacher Who Promised the Sea (El maestro que prometió el mar). Nominated for five Goya Awards—including Best Actor (Enric Auquer) and Best Adapted Screenplay—this gripping drama is based on a true story and explores a dark chapter in Spanish history.
Following the screening, guests will be treated to a festive reception with delicious tapas, savory Serrano ham, Spanish wine, and a captivating flamenco dance performance.
Titles screening during the festival also include:
Based on a true story, Patricia Font’s drama excavates a dark period in Spanish history. Antoni Benaiges takes up a village teaching position in 1935. But his new-fangled ideas about learning outrage the local priest. + Tapas, Serrano ham, wine or beer, flamenco dancing
Opening Night
New Spanish Cinema returns for another exciting year, and our Opening Gala is the perfect way to start 2025! Join us for an acclaimed film, followed by delicious tapas, savory Serrano ham, and a captivating flamenco dance performance in the atrium. A glass of wine is also included in your ticket
Tickets: $35
Book Tickets
Opening Night, Friday Jan 03, 7:00 pm, VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre Book Now
Sunday January 05, 3:00 pm, VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre Book Now
Tuesday January 08, 8:30 pm, VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre Book Now
Based on a true story, Patricia Font’s drama excavates a dark period in Spanish history. Antoni Benaiges takes up a village teaching position in 1935. But his new-fangled ideas about learning outrage the local priest. + Tapas, Serrano ham, wine or beer, flamenco dancing
Saturday January 04, 2:30 pm, VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre Book Now
Sunday January 05, 7:45 pm, VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre Book Now
Bollain’s film is based on the true story of a young city councillor who reported the mayor for sexual misconduct, and faced a barrage of sexist innuendo and criticism — but refused to back down.
Saturday January 04, 4:30 pm, VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre Book Now
Monday January 06, 8:40 pm, VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre Book Now
When stage veteran Claudia decides she doesn’t want to wait out her terminal illness, longtime partner and director Flavi calls the family together to break the news… Fantastic musical numbers and comedy offset scenes of wrenching emotion.
Saturday January 04, 7:00 pm, VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre Book Now
Monday January 06, 6:20 pm, VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre Book Now
Directed by multiple Goya award winner José Luis Lopez-Linares, this lip-smacking tour of Spain’s best known wine region dives into the push and pull between tradition and innovation in an industry that is led by family dynasties.
Image © MORENA FILMS
Sunday January 05, 5:30 pm, VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre Book Now
Tuesday January 07, 8:15 pm, VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre Book Now
